Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Oklahoma City is 6% more affordable than Murfreesboro. A $75,000 salary in Murfreesboro is equivalent to $70,161 in Oklahoma City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Oklahoma salaries · Tennessee salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Oklahoma City has a housing index of 68 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Oklahoma City costs $195,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in Oklahoma City versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Oklahoma City scores 95 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Oklahoma City (92) are lower than Murfreesboro (96).
Median household income in Oklahoma City is $55,458 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Oklahoma City.
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