Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 11% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $67,067 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. Provo has a housing index of 112 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Provo costs $380,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $55,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Provo versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Provo scores 98 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Provo (97) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Provo is $51,048 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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