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Murphy, NC vs Houghton Lake, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Houghton Lake or is it cheaper to live in Murphy?
- Houghton Lake is 7.1% less expensive than Murphy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Houghton Lake or Murphy?
- Houghton Lake housing costs are 24.8% less expensive than Murphy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Murphy or is Health Care more affordable in Houghton Lake.
- Health related expenses are 31.7% less in Houghton Lake.
 Murphy, NCHoughton Lake, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.3100
 Food & Groceries96.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.8100
 Housing62.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$164,500$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.2100
 Miscellaneous74.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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Reviews for Houghton Lake    3 Reviews

This is a rural resort area. You must be able to embrace the rural lifestyle. There's no real shopping opportunities other than Walmart, Kmart, Peebles, Dunhams, Tractor  More

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Over 17 years ago

The quality of life here for most depends on how you look at it. If your looking for a medium to high paying job there realy are none, and there's hardly any jobs that  More

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The climate here is...well..cold... seems like most of the time and one does get cabin fever when March rolls around, if not sooner. Can't wait for summer! If you love  More

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