Pekin, Illinois vs. Waxhaw, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waxhaw, North Carolina is 59.0% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,509 in Waxhaw, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waxhaw, North Carolina is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
400% more expensive in Waxhaw
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Waxhaw, NC
Compared to Pekin, Waxhaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  270.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher