Dixon, Illinois vs. Waves, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waves, North Carolina is 73.0% more expensive than Dixon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $129,726 in Waves, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dixon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waves, North Carolina is more expensive than Dixon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
489% more expensive in Waves
than in Dixon, Illinois
Dixon, IL vs. Waves, NC
Compared to Dixon, Waves is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher