Long Beach, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 27.1% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $81,659 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Long Beach, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% lower
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher