Seattle, Washington vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 34.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,495 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Seattle, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.6% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower