Payson, Arizona vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 11.6% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,787 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Payson, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher