San Marcos, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 25.4% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,323 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to San Marcos, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher