Bellingham, Washington vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 10.8% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,602 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Wake_Forest, NC
Compared to Bellingham, Wake_Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.6% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower