What is a pro or con of living in Wake Forest, North Carolinacompared to Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 18% cheaper in Wake Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Wake Forest, North Carolina copmared to Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania could decrease to $49,238 in Wake Forest, 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.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (BUTLER COUNTY) vs. WAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 1.5% cheaper than Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,238 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
18% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania

Cranberry Township (Butler County), PA vs. Wake Forest, NC

Compared to Cranberry Township (Butler County), Wake Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

12.9% lower

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Cranberry township (Butler County), Pennsylvania vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cranberry Township (Butler County), PA vs. Wake Forest, NC

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