Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 28.8% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,397 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Takoma Park, MD
Compared to Chapel Hill, Takoma Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower