Santa Cruz, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 43.0% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $57,002 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Santa Cruz, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher