Modesto, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 1.0% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $85,814 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Modesto, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher