What is a pro or con of living in Farmingdale, New Yorkcompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Transportation is 101% more expensive in Farmingdale.

What salary do I need to live in Farmingdale, New York copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $64,310 in Farmingdale, New York (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.

CHAPEL HILL vs. FARMINGDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Farmingdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmingdale, New York is 28.6% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,310 in Farmingdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Farmingdale, New York is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
101% more expensive in Farmingdale
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Farmingdale, NY

Compared to Chapel Hill, Farmingdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

23.8% higher

Commute

101.2% higher

Health

22.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

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