Poway, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 33.7% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $257,336 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Poway, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  32.0% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher