Birmingham, Alabama vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 53.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $88,877 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
443% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Birmingham, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% higher
      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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher