What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $60,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $46,215 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.

WASHINGTON vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 23.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $46,215 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Chapel Hill
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Washington, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

39.0% lower

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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