Cost of living in Chapel Hill

compared to
Cost of living in Chapel Hill vs. United States overall average

Chapel Hill is 6.7% cheaper than United States overall.

Restaurants
pay 14.3% less in Chapel Hill
Groceries
pay 4.1% more in Chapel Hill
Transportation
pay 11.9% more in Chapel Hill
Housing
pay 5.3% less in Chapel Hill
Childcare
pay 3.6% more in Chapel Hill
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.5% less in Chapel Hill
Clothing
pay 25.2% less in Chapel Hill

The cost of transportation, groceries, and childcare in Chapel Hill are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing are lower in Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $15.00
$10.00 - $30.00
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$9.41
$8.82 - $15.00
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.20
$2.00 - $4.00

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$3.31
$1.10 - $8.82
Local cheese (8 oz) $6.61
$2.76 - $11.02
Milk (1 gallon) $3.27
$2.25 - $4.50

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.24
$2.91 - $3.35
Monthly public transit pass ??
?? - ??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $42,344.68
$34,689.37 - $50,000.00

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$71.67
$50.00 - $100.00
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,325.00
$800.00 - $2,500.00
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,475.00
$700.00 - $2,500.00

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,400.00
$1,200.00 - $1,600.00
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ??
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $5.00
$3.00 - $8.00
Cappuccino in mid-range area $4.35
$4.00 - $5.00
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$6.00
$5.00 - $7.00

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$46.25
$25.00 - $100.00
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$22.33
$17.00 - $30.00
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$67.00
$40.00 - $100.00

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in North Carolina to see the average cost of cities throughout North Carolina, like Stanfield, Cary, Hope Mills, Durham, Pinehurst, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Chapel Hill.

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