Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Murphy, Texas


The cost of living in Murphy, Texas is 57.2% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,871 in Murphy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, Texas is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Murphy
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Murphy, TX
Compared to Pekin, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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