Portage, Indiana vs. Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 7.1% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $117,824 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murfreesboro, Tennessee is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Murfreesboro
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Murfreesboro, TN
Compared to Portage, Murfreesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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