Naperville, Illinois vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 9.8% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,115 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Naperville, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower