Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Essex, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, New York is 24.0% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,017 in Essex, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, New York is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Essex
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Essex, NY
Compared to Chapel Hill, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower