2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Bellevue, WA vs Chapel Hill, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Chapel Hill or is it cheaper to live in Bellevue?
- Chapel Hill is 31.8% less expensive than Bellevue.

Which city has more affordable housing, Chapel Hill or Bellevue?
- Chapel Hill housing costs are 60.6% less expensive than Bellevue housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bellevue or is Health Care more affordable in Chapel Hill.
- Health related expenses are 16.2% more in Chapel Hill.
 Bellevue, WAChapel Hill, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock107.8100
 Food & Groceries111.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.5100
 Housing399.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$550,100$338,100
 Utilities71  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.6100
 Miscellaneous150.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bellevue    19 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Bellevue is absolutely amazing! Great for professionals and families! Many amenities in the city itself almost anything you need! Plus Seattle is a short drive from the  More

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I became a Bellevue resident twelve years ago after moving from Germany; I never lived anywhere else in the USA and have no intention of "experimenting". I also traveled  More

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I've lived in many different places in the U.S., and I loved Bellevue. Gorgeous mid-sized city with views of the cascades and beautiful lakes.  More

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Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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