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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Wake Forest, North Carolina

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 2.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,862 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Chicago, Wake Forest is:
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  2.3% higher
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  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
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  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
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  Personal
  8.6% lower
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