Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 17.2% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,134 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Richmond
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower