Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 23.9% cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,054 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts
Swampscott, MA vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Swampscott, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower