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Murphy, NC vs Tarboro, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Tarboro or is it cheaper to live in Murphy?
- Tarboro is 11.2% less expensive than Murphy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tarboro or Murphy?
- Tarboro housing costs are 56.2% less expensive than Murphy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Murphy or is Health Care more affordable in Tarboro.
- Health related expenses are 6.5% more in Tarboro.
 Murphy, NCTarboro, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.9100
 Food & Groceries96.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock132.3100
 Housing62.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$139,900$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.5100
 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 Tarboro    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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