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Cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$4,065

Cost of Living for Couple

$4,390

Minimum Needed

$2,988

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,650
Utilities
$100
Food
$531
Transportation
$707

Typical 1BR Rent

$1,650

Utilities

$100

Groceries

$531/mo · 19 grocery POIs

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$239/mo

Transportation

$707

Need for a Car

Car helpful

Property Taxes

Poor

Overall Feel

Poor

How to use this tab

Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.

What to verify

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.