Florence, Alabama vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 4.9% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $52,456 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Murphy
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Florence, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower