Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 13% more affordable than Salt Lake City. A $75,000 salary in Salt Lake City is equivalent to $65,187 in Murfreesboro.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Utah salaries · Tennessee salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Salt Lake City has a housing index of 120 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Salt Lake City costs $440,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $115,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Salt Lake City versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Salt Lake City scores 99 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Salt Lake City (97) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Salt Lake City is $60,590 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
Amazon affiliate links