Columbus, Ohio vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 27.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,600 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Columbus, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% higher
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher