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

Median Home Cost is 147% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $52,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $71,048 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 36.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,048 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Indianapolis, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

166.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

9.0% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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