What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $36,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $47,186 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLLEGE STATION vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 31.1% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,186 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to College Station, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

17.8% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.7% higher

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College Station, Texas vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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