Beacon, New York vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 13.1% cheaper than Beacon, New York.

You would need a salary of $43,439 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Beacon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Beacon, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Beacon, New York
Beacon, NY vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Beacon, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower