Waxhaw, North Carolina vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 11.8% more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $1,556,814 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Waxhaw, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw, NC vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Waxhaw, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher