Murphy, North Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 84.2% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,077 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Boston
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Murphy, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.2% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.3% higher