Zip 37129 (Murfreesboro, TN) Cost of Living


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Murfreesboro cost of living score
100.6
More expensive
0.6% higher
than the US average
11.9% higher
than the Tennessee average
Murfreesboro (zip 37129), Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.6% higher than the U.S. average and 11.9% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Zip 37129 (Murfreesboro, TN)

Housing costs in Murfreesboro?
A typical home costs $391,500, which is 15.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.1% more expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Murfreesboro costs $1,210 per month, which is 13.1% more than the national average of $1,070 and 14.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,380.

Can I afford Murfreesboro?
To live comfortably in Murfreesboro (zip 37129), Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Murfreesboro?
The cost of living in Murfreesboro, TN 37129 is generally considered to be very affordable. According to BestPlaces.net, the cost of living index in Murfreesboro is 79.3, which is significantly lower than the national average at 100. Housing costs are especially low; although home prices have seen a slight increase recently, they remain much more reasonable than in many other areas of the country. The median home price is $185,000, and monthly rental rates for a two bedroom apartment can be as low as $800 per month. Food costs are also quite reasonable, with basic food items costing little more than the national average according to BestPlaces's Cost of Living index. In short, if you're looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities nearby, Murfreesboro has a lot to offer!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMurfreesboroTennesseeUnited States
  100.689.9100.0
  100.395.4100
  98.0100.4100.0
  105.679.4100.0
  $391,500$277,400$338,100
  98.4%96.7%100.0%
  102.290.2100.0
  104.184.7100.0

   100=National Average

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