Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
27% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 27% more affordable than Sacramento. A $75,000 salary in Sacramento is equivalent to $54,492 in Murfreesboro.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: California salaries · Tennessee salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Sacramento has a housing index of 163 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Sacramento costs $450,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $125,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Sacramento versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Sacramento scores 104 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Sacramento (106) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Sacramento is $64,660 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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