| | Murphy, TX | Schertz, TX | United States |
| Overall | 111.7 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.1 | 92.9 | 100 |
| Health | 101.0 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 163.8 | 91.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $562,300 | $334,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,280.0% | 9,700.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.1 | 103.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.5 | 103.3 | 100 |
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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
Up and coming town next to More
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Reviews for Schertz 
4 Reviews
I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the More
Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming More
We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food, More
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