Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Davis, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Davis, California is 40.1% more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $91,083 in Davis, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Davis, California is more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Davis
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Davis, CA
Compared to Wake Forest, Davis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher