Petersburg, Virginia vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 37.0% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $68,516 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Petersburg, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower