Cost of living comparison
Murfreesboro is 6.4% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.8% more in Murfreesboro
- Groceries
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pay 18.6% less in Murfreesboro
- Transportation
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pay 11.4% less in Murfreesboro
- Housing
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pay 7.8% less in Murfreesboro
- Childcare
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pay 11.1% less in Murfreesboro
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 19.5% less in Murfreesboro
- Clothing
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pay 18.8% more in Murfreesboro
The cost of clothing and restaurants in Murfreesboro are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including entertainment and sports, groceries, transportation, childcare, and housing are lower in Murfreesboro.
If you lived in Murfreesboro instead of United States, you would:
pay 4.8% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$18.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.61
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.40
|
|
pay 18.6% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.27
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$4.27
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.56
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$3.42
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.18
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.40
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.05
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.24
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.04
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.67
|
|
pay 11.4% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.04
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$38.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$36,088.95
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$17.43
|
|
pay 7.8% less for housing
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$67.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,400.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,133.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$156.05
|
|
pay 11.1% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,133.33
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$20,900.00
|
|
pay 19.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.64
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$6.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$20.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 18.8% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Murfreesboro
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$59.80
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$51.67
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$103.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$120.60
|
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