What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 167% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $97,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $107,162 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 10.5% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $107,162 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Philadelphia, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

149.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

41.8% lower

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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