2026 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Murphy, TX vs Lynbrook, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Lynbrook or is it cheaper to live in Murphy?
- Lynbrook is 43.8% more expensive than Murphy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lynbrook or Murphy?
- Lynbrook housing costs are 20.5% more expensive than Murphy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Murphy or is Health Care more affordable in Lynbrook.
- Health related expenses are 24.6% more in Lynbrook.
 Murphy, TXLynbrook, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock160.6100
 Food & Groceries104.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.8100
 Housing163.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$637,400$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock169.2100
 Miscellaneous102.5  Unlock100
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

Over 4 years ago

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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Over 19 years ago

Up and coming town next to  More

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Reviews for Lynbrook    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Climate , really is pretty good... has all 4 seasons,..All seasons are in moderation...W/out too much snow, during the Winter, and not to hot during  More

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