Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Radford, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Radford, Virginia is 24.0% cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,989 in Radford, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Radford, Virginia is cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Radford
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Radford, VA
Compared to Wake Forest, Radford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower