Deerfield, IL vs Murphysboro, IL

The cost of living difference between Deerfield, IL and Murphysboro, IL is dramatic. Murphysboro is 161.5% cheaper than Deerfield, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Deerfield has a cost index of 157 while Murphysboro sits at 60, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Deerfield is $2,345/month compared to $655/month in Murphysboro — a 258% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Murphysboro is more affordable at $79,600 median vs $608,600.

Median household income in Deerfield is $189,705 compared to $42,367 in Murphysboro (+347.8%). While Deerfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deerfield spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Murphysboro.