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Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs Wake Forest, North Carolina

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 37.2% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $138,239 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Poway, Wake Forest is:
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  37.2% lower
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  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
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  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
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  Personal
  6.2% lower
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