Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 52.2% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,078 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Oakland
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
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  52.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
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  Personal
  4.2% higher
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