Murphy, North Carolina vs. St. Maries, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Maries, Idaho is 4.0% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,971 in St. Maries, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Maries, Idaho is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% more expensive in St. Maries
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. St. Maries, ID
Compared to Murphy, St. Maries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher