Clifton, New Jersey vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 12.7% cheaper than Clifton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $130,937 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clifton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Clifton, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Clifton, New Jersey
Clifton, NJ vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Clifton, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower