Amherst, New York vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 28.9% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $204,933 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Amherst, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher