Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $110,476 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
16% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Merrimack, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower