Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 8% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $69,059 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. Las Vegas has a housing index of 106 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Las Vegas costs $350,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $25,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Las Vegas versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Las Vegas scores 101 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Las Vegas (96) match Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Las Vegas is $56,415 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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