Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Murfreesboro is 11% more affordable than Virginia Beach. A $75,000 salary in Virginia Beach is equivalent to $66,429 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. Virginia Beach has a housing index of 112 while Murfreesboro sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Virginia Beach costs $310,000 compared to $325,000 in Murfreesboro, a difference of $15,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Virginia Beach versus $1,350 in Murfreesboro.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Virginia Beach scores 100 while Murfreesboro scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Virginia Beach (99) are higher than Murfreesboro (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Virginia Beach is $73,418 compared to $55,200 in Murfreesboro. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Murfreesboro.
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