Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 21.4% cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,309 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Columbus
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Wake Forest, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower