Grafton, Massachusetts vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 31.8% cheaper than Grafton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,167 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Grafton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Murphy
than in Grafton, Massachusetts
Grafton, MA vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Grafton, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% lower
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower