Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Banner Elk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Banner Elk, North Carolina is 14.5% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,759 in Banner Elk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Banner Elk, North Carolina is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Banner Elk
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Banner Elk, NC
Compared to Chapel Hill, Banner Elk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower