Franklin, Virginia vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 38.9% more expensive than Franklin, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $104,204 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Franklin, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Franklin, Virginia
Franklin, VA vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Franklin, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher