What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Chester, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 328% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Chester, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Chester, South Carolina should increase to $75,032 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESTER vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Chester, South Carolina vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 50.1% more expensive than Chester, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,032 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Chester, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Chester, South Carolina

Chester, SC vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Chester, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

448.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

18.1% lower

Health

5.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Chester, South Carolina vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chester, SC vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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