Oxford, North Carolina vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 40.4% more expensive than Oxford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,511 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Oxford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Oxford, North Carolina
Oxford, NC vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Oxford, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher