Lima, Ohio vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 14.6% more expensive than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $13,750 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is more expensive than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Murphy
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Lima, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  248.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower