Austin, Texas vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 10.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $134,467 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Austin, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher