Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
21% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 21% more affordable than Santa Fe. A $75,000 salary in Santa Fe is equivalent to $59,615 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. Santa Fe has a housing index of 153 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Santa Fe costs $480,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $155,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,600 in Santa Fe versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Santa Fe scores 103 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Santa Fe (95) are lower than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Santa Fe is $61,982 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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