What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Ellensburg, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Ellensburg, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Ellensburg, Washington should increase to $56,365 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.

ELLENSBURG vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellensburg, Washington vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 12.7% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,365 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Ellensburg, Washington

Ellensburg, WA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Ellensburg, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.2% higher

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

18.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Ellensburg, Washington vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ellensburg, WA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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