Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 7.4% more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $268,426 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Wake Forest, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher