Newton, Massachusetts vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 44.2% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $122,751 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Newton, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower