Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Smyrna, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smyrna, Georgia is 3.4% more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $113,703 in Smyrna, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smyrna, Georgia is more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Smyrna
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Smyrna, GA
Compared to Wake Forest, Smyrna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher