Murphy, North Carolina vs. Fort Payne, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 10.7% cheaper than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,658 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Murphy, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower