Lake Jackson, Texas vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 2.6% cheaper than Lake Jackson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,713 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Jackson, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Murphy
than in Lake Jackson, Texas
Lake Jackson, TX vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Lake Jackson, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower