Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $61,181 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Scottsdale, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher