Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 14% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $64,583 in Murfreesboro.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Nevada salaries · Tennessee salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Henderson has a housing index of 118 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Henderson costs $420,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $95,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Henderson versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Henderson scores 102 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Henderson (96) match Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Henderson is $72,238 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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