Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
41% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 41% more affordable than Stamford. A $75,000 salary in Stamford is equivalent to $44,146 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. Stamford has a housing index of 232 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Stamford costs $580,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $255,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Stamford versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Stamford scores 110 while Murfreesboro scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Stamford (114) are higher than Murfreesboro (96).
Median household income in Stamford is $95,272 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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