Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
51% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 51% more affordable than San Francisco. A $75,000 salary in San Francisco is equivalent to $36,711 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. San Francisco has a housing index of 327 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in San Francisco costs $1,200,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $875,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $3,400 in San Francisco versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: San Francisco scores 112 while Murfreesboro scores 95.
Healthcare costs in San Francisco (113) are higher than Murfreesboro (96).
Median household income in San Francisco is $119,136 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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