Washington, Illinois vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 33.2% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $157,856 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Washington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Washington, Illinois
Washington, IL vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Washington, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower