Rensselaer, Indiana vs. Murphysboro, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphysboro, Illinois is 13.0% cheaper than Rensselaer, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,522 in Murphysboro, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphysboro, Illinois is cheaper than Rensselaer, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Murphysboro
than in Rensselaer, Indiana
Rensselaer, IN vs. Murphysboro, IL
Compared to Rensselaer, Murphysboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower