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

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Chapel Hill.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Arlington, Virginia could decrease to $71,782 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.

ARLINGTON vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 28.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,782 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Arlington, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

44.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

32.6% lower

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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