Houston, Texas vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 21.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,772 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Houston, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher