| | Murphy, TX | Bella Vista, AR | United States |
| Overall | 111.7 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.1 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Health | 101.0 | 91.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 163.8 | 83.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $562,300 | $308,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,280.0% | 9,470.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.1 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.5 | 90.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Murphy 
2 Reviews
Absolutely love the small town feel but at the same time the ease of in and out and access to everything I need close by. Wonderful people and amazing shopping, food, More
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Reviews for Bella Vista 
18 Reviews
Fantastic area with tons of outdoor activities and private amenities: 7 lakes, 3 pools, miles of hiking and biking trails, golf courses, pickle ball, tennis, frisbee More
Just moved to Arkanss earlier this year from Washington state. We are originally from the lower part of the U.S. and have lived in a few states over the last 12 years. More
Bella Vista is a lovely place, with a low cost of living (but increasing all the time) and extremely low crime rate. The town has Five decent golf courses, good for a More
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