| | Murphy, NC | Springfield, MO | United States |
| Overall | 82.1 | 83.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.7 | 94.5 | 100 |
| Health | 124.2 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.5 | 58.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,400 | $217,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,950.0% | 9,650.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 83.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 74.8 | 90.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Murphy 
3 Reviews
Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community More
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
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 Springfield 
74 Reviews
For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife More
We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a More
So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the More
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