Redwood City, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 58.2% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $96,144 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Redwood City, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower