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SANTA BARBARA vs. CHAPEL HILL
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is
46.8%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$26,640
in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Chapel Hill is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
46.8% lower
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8.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
67.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.0% higher
Commute
14.8% lower
Health
9.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.5% higher
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