Waukee, Iowa vs. Pembroke, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pembroke, North Carolina is 22.2% cheaper than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,883 in Pembroke, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pembroke, North Carolina is cheaper than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Pembroke
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Pembroke, NC
Compared to Waukee, Pembroke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower