Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Portland, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Michigan is 24.9% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,543 in Portland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Michigan is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Portland
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Portland, MI
Compared to Chapel Hill, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower