Murphy, North Carolina vs. New Lenox, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Lenox, Illinois is 22.8% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,405 in New Lenox, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Lenox, Illinois is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in New Lenox
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. New Lenox, IL
Compared to Murphy, New Lenox is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower