What is a pro or con of living in Murrieta, Californiacompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Murrieta.

What salary do I need to live in Murrieta, California copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $51,223 in Murrieta, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

UNIVERSITY PLACE vs. MURRIETA
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 2.4% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,223 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Murrieta
than in University Place, Washington

University Place, WA vs. Murrieta, CA

Compared to University Place, Murrieta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

53.3% higher

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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