Escondido, California vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 24.5% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $83,029 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Escondido, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower