Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 31.2% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $34,393 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Murphy
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Hillsboro, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  37.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower