Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 32.0% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,220 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Waco
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Chapel Hill, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower