Irvine, California vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 39.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $30,342 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Wake_Forest, NC
Compared to Irvine, Wake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower