Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 39.3% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,310 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Arlington
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher