Oswego, Illinois vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 9.6% more expensive than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,820 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Oswego, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher