Gainesville, Florida vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 28.9% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $109,684 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Gainesville, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher