Evanston, Illinois vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 5.8% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,779 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Evanston, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower