Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 4.8% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $71,400 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
17% cheaper in Murphy
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower