Springfield, Missouri vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 34.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $127,634 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Springfield, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher