Murfreesboro, Tennessee has an overall cost of living index of 96.5, which is 3.5 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,376 per month, while the typical home is valued around $365,100. Households earn a median of $76,241 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 48. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$76,241
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,376
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$365,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
96.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,507
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,578
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,730
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,211
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
96.5
Goods
94.5
Rents / Housing
105.3
Services
77.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
7.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $116,620 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $83,360 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $56,330 |
| ⚡Electrician | $59,400 |
| 📊Accountant | $86,900 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
157,547
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.4 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
48.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 96.5. The US national average is 100, so Murfreesboro is 3.5 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Murfreesboro?
The median gross rent in Murfreesboro is $1,376 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Murfreesboro?
The median household income in Murfreesboro is $76,241 per year.
What is the median home value in Murfreesboro?
The median home value in Murfreesboro is $365,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Murfreesboro?
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 7.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology