Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Matthews, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matthews, North Carolina is 3.4% cheaper than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $48,290 in Matthews, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Matthews, North Carolina is cheaper than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Matthews
than in Wallingford, Connecticut
Wallingford, CT vs. Matthews, NC
Compared to Wallingford, Matthews is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower