What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 135% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $75,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $106,227 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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 41.6% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $106,227 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Johnson City, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% higher

Commute

12.4% higher

Health

6.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnson City, TN vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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