Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Del Mar, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Del Mar, California is 230.6% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,302 in Del Mar, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Del Mar, California is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Del Mar
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Del Mar, CA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Del Mar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  230.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  547.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower