Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 26.5% more expensive than Hillsborough, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,267 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Hillsborough, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough, NC vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Hillsborough, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower