Palmdale, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $44,106 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Palmdale, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher