Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Maryland vs Wake Forest, North Carolina


The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 10.4% cheaper than Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,231 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Laurel, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Laurel, Maryland
Laurel, MD vs Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Laurel, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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