Murphy, North Carolina vs. Wetumpka, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wetumpka, Alabama is 8.4% more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,202 in Wetumpka, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Murphy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wetumpka, Alabama is more expensive than Murphy, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Wetumpka
than in Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC vs. Wetumpka, AL
Compared to Murphy, Wetumpka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher