Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 16% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $62,838 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. Reno has a housing index of 133 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Reno costs $450,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $125,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Reno versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Reno scores 102 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Reno (96) match Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Reno is $61,648 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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