Sterling, Massachusetts vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 4.4% cheaper than Sterling, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $136,274 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Sterling, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling, MA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Sterling, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher