City Intelligence
Murrieta, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Murrieta.
COL Index
121
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,000
Home price
$580,000
Population
118,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Murrieta.
Affordability
20/100
Weak
20
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
48/100
Moderate
48
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Murrieta
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $289,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $217,800 | 93 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $217,800 | 93 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $211,800 | 91 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $199,700 | 87 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $193,600 | 85 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $193,600 | 85 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $175,500 | 79 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $169,400 | 77 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $169,400 | 77 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Murrieta has the local purchasing power of approximately $82,600 in a national-average city.