What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 121% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $41,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $53,140 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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 29.6% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,140 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Grand Rapids, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

13.1% lower

Health

26.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Rapids, MI vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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