Oceanside, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,699 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Chapel_Hill, NC
Compared to Oceanside, Chapel_Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher