What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $100,001 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $130,485 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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 30.5% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,485 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to West Des Moines, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% higher

Commute

15.8% higher

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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