Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.7% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $274,845 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Seattle
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% higher
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher