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

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Harrisonburg, Virginia?

A salary of $300,000 in Harrisonburg, Virginia should increase to $391,011 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.

HARRISONBURG vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 30.3% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $391,011 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Harrisonburg, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

25.5% higher

Health

4.5% lower

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Personal

9.0% higher

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Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisonburg, VA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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