Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 56.1% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $148,315 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, 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
105% more expensive in Irvine
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
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  56.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
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  Personal
  2.1% lower
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