Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 25.5% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $124,108 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Columbus
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Chapel Hill, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower