Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
37% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 37% more affordable than Boulder. A $75,000 salary in Boulder is equivalent to $47,128 in Murfreesboro.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Boulder has a housing index of 230 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Boulder costs $750,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $425,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,300 in Boulder versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Boulder scores 107 while Murfreesboro scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Boulder (104) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Boulder is $73,123 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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