What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to East Lansing, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to East Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $77,500 in East Lansing, Michigan should increase to $99,667 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.

EAST LANSING vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

East Lansing, Michigan vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 28.6% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $99,667 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, MI vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to East Lansing, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

5.5% lower

Health

16.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.8% higher

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East Lansing, Michigan vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Lansing, MI vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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