Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 17.7% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,800 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Houston
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Chapel Hill, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower