Short Pump, Virginia vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 1.6% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,786 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Short Pump, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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