Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 22.9% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $307,328 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
50% more expensive in Emeryville
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher