Alabama, New York vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 69.0% more expensive than Alabama, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,489 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabama, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Alabama, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Alabama, New York
Alabama, NY vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Alabama, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher