Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Cleveland is 6% more affordable than Murfreesboro. A $75,000 salary in Murfreesboro is equivalent to $70,161 in Cleveland.
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. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $225,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) match Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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