Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
29% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 29% more affordable than Bridgeport. A $75,000 salary in Bridgeport is equivalent to $53,244 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. Bridgeport has a housing index of 165 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Bridgeport costs $310,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $15,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Bridgeport versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Bridgeport scores 107 while Murfreesboro scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Bridgeport (114) are higher than Murfreesboro (96).
Median household income in Bridgeport is $48,734 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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