Oakland, New Jersey vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than Oakland, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,101 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Oakland, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Oakland, New Jersey
Oakland, NJ vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Oakland, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower