| | Murphys, CA | Jackson, CA | United States |
| Overall | 120.4 | 111.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.2 | 104.7 | 100 |
| Health | 123.1 | 122.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.9 | 127.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $499,700 | $435,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,140.0% | 10,790.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.1 | 105.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99.4 | 95.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Murphys 
2 Reviews
First I should say that Murphys elevation is about 2000 feet despite what the info on this site says. The summers are hot! Very close to Central Valley of California More
Murphys is a quaint little town with many activities within a short driving distance but the cost of living in this part of California is high. Many Bay area residents More
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Reviews for Jackson 
5 Reviews
I live 16 miles outta Jackson and we get 4 or 5 inches of snow in Jan and Feb so More
Volcano is a charming town in the California gold country, population 100 people. One hotel, one bar, off the beaten path. It is above the fog and below the snow. Once a More
Jackson, California is a great place to live for retirees. The city and country police and the highway patrol are all over this place. Also, there's all kinds of More
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