Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 15.1% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,457 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Madison
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Chapel Hill, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower