Lakeland, Florida vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 5.7% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $15,094 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Murphy
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Lakeland, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower