Ballwin, Missouri vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 4.2% more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,085 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Ballwin, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower