What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $53,621 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is 7.2% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,621 in Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Placitas (Sandoval County), New Mexico is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Placitas (Sandoval County)
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs Placitas (Sandoval County), NM

Compared to Chapel Hill, Placitas (Sandoval County) is:

Homeowner

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7.2% higher

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.6% higher

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

21.9% lower

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Personal

4.3% lower

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