What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to South Boston, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 287% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to South Boston, Virginia?

A salary of $35,000 in South Boston, Virginia should increase to $56,625 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH BOSTON vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

South Boston, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 61.8% more expensive than South Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,625 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Boston, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than South Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in South Boston, Virginia

South Boston, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to South Boston, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

345.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

37.0% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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South Boston, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Boston, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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