What is a pro or con of living in Wake Forest, North Carolinacompared to Stamford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 12% cheaper in Wake Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Wake Forest, North Carolina copmared to Stamford, Connecticut?

A salary of $150,000 in Stamford, Connecticut could decrease to $116,998 in Wake Forest, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STAMFORD vs. WAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

Stamford, Connecticut vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 22.0% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $116,998 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford, CT vs. Wake Forest, NC

Compared to Stamford, Wake Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% lower

Commute

17.1% lower

Health

25.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

20.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Stamford, Connecticut vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

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