Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Kenosha, WI
VS
Murfreesboro, TN
🏆 It's a dead heat — 11 categories each
Kenosha
Wisconsin
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,963
Violent Crime Index
75 ✓ Safer
Population
99,493
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$70,451 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High
Population
153,487 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Kenosha, WI
Pros
Homes cost $133k less ($194,400 vs $327,400)
32% less violent crime than Murfreesboro
Rent averages $193/mo less ($1,079 vs $1,272)
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 89°F
Cons
Higher unemployment (5.4% vs 4.3%)
Median income trails Murfreesboro by $5,488/yr
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
Pros
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (4.3%)
More college-educated — 40.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 31°F
Households earn $5,488 more per year on average
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Kenosha
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $327,400
Key Differences at a Glance
Kenosha
Violent Crime
32% lower
285.7 vs 420.0 per 100k
Kenosha
Median Home Value
$133k less
$194,400 vs $327,400
Murfreesboro
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 102.6 (100 = US avg)
Murfreesboro
Median Income
$5,488
$70,451 vs $64,963/yr
Murfreesboro
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.4% unemployment
Murfreesboro
Summer Heat
5.4°F warmer
July avg high 89.2°F vs 83.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Kenosha, WI | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $194,400 ✓ Lower | $327,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,079 ✓ Lower | $1,272 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,963 | $70,451 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.1 min ✓ Shorter | 27.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 6.4% | 13.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 62 ✓ Safer | 105⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 75 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 41 ✓ Safer | 96 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (99) | A- (114) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.7:1 | — |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.5% | 40.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 89.3% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Kenosha School District | Rutherford County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.3°F | 47.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F | 89.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2" ✓ Drier | 55.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.2" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,493 | 153,487 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.3 ✓ Older | 31.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.7% ✓ Higher | 53.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 13.5% ✓ More | 10.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenosha's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Murfreesboro's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Murfreesboro is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, It's a dead heat — 11 categories each. Kenosha wins 11 and Murfreesboro wins 11. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Kenosha to Murfreesboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($194,400 vs $327,400 median home), income ($64,963 vs $70,451), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Kenosha, WI and Murfreesboro, TN are about 472 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.