Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 1.7% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,724 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Chapel Hill, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower