Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 30.9% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,026 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Owensboro
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Chapel Hill, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower