Sonoma, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 31.7% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $51,237 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Sonoma, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher