Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 29.8% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $23,369 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Washington
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Chapel Hill, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower