Newark, New Jersey vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 5.5% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $132,248 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Newark, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower