Centralia, Illinois vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 5.3% more expensive than Centralia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,785 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is more expensive than Centralia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Murray
than in Centralia, Illinois
Centralia, IL vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Centralia, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower