Ithaca, New York vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 11.7% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,843 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Ithaca, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower