Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
44% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 44% more affordable than Los Angeles. A $75,000 salary in Los Angeles is equivalent to $42,018 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. Los Angeles has a housing index of 262 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Los Angeles costs $850,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $525,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,700 in Los Angeles versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Los Angeles scores 107 while Murfreesboro scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Los Angeles (103) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Los Angeles is $65,290 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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