Cost of Living Calculator - Murphy, North Carolina vs Pacific Grove, California


The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 140.3% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,219 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Murphy, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.3% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher

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