What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $63,877 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 27.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,877 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Albuquerque, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

7.6% lower

Health

28.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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