Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Murray, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murray, Kentucky is 30.0% cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,986 in Murray, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murray, Kentucky is cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Murray
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Murray, KY
Compared to Wake Forest, Murray is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower