Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 32.9% cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,340 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is cheaper than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lake Lure
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. Lake Lure, NC
Compared to Wakefield, Lake Lure is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% lower