San Carlos, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 63.7% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $54,409 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to San Carlos, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower