Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs Chapel Hill, North Carolina


The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 45.7% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $40,711 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Albany, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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