What is a pro or con of living in Westlake Village, Californiacompared to Wake Forest, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 165% more expensive in Westlake Village.

What salary do I need to live in Westlake Village, California copmared to Wake Forest, North Carolina?

A salary of $82,000 in Wake Forest, North Carolina should increase to $159,523 in Westlake Village, California (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.

WAKE FOREST vs. WESTLAKE VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake Village, California is 94.5% more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $159,523 in Westlake Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Westlake Village, 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
165% more expensive in Westlake Village
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Wake Forest, NC vs. Westlake Village, CA

Compared to Wake Forest, Westlake Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

94.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

234.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% lower

Commute

62.5% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wake Forest, NC vs. Westlake Village, CA

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