Berkeley, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 51.3% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,339 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Berkeley, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower