Sausalito, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 52.8% cheaper than Sausalito, California.

You would need a salary of $42,508 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sausalito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Sausalito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Sausalito, California
Sausalito, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Sausalito, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower