Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 19% more affordable than Missoula. A $75,000 salary in Missoula is equivalent to $60,652 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. Missoula has a housing index of 141 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Missoula costs $460,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $135,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Missoula versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Missoula scores 103 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Missoula (102) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Missoula is $49,234 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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