Fresno, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 12.3% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $56,147 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Fresno, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher