Iowa City, Iowa vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 33.0% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,835 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Iowa City, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher