What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 173% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

A salary of $30,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana should increase to $37,950 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.

BATON ROUGE vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 26.5% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $37,950 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Baton Rouge, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% higher

Commute

25.9% lower

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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