Staten Island, New York vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 29.0% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $63,895 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Staten Island, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% lower
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower