What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Rockaway borough, New Jersey?

HousingRent is 31% cheaper in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Rockaway borough, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Rockaway borough, New Jersey could decrease to $48,173 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.

ROCKAWAY BOROUGH vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockaway borough, New Jersey vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 3.7% cheaper than Rockaway borough, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,173 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway borough, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Rockaway borough, New Jersey
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
31% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Rockaway borough, New Jersey

Rockaway Borough, NJ vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Rockaway Borough, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

37.4% lower

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Rockaway borough, New Jersey vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockaway Borough, NJ vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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