Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Old Tappan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Old Tappan, New Jersey is 47.3% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $368,319 in Old Tappan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Tappan, New Jersey is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Old Tappan
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Old Tappan, NJ
Compared to Chapel Hill, Old Tappan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher