Walnut Creek, California vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 41.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $140,748 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Chapel Hill, NC
Compared to Walnut Creek, Chapel Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower