What is a pro or con of living in Wake Forest, North Carolinacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Wake Forest.

What salary do I need to live in Wake Forest, North Carolina copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $92,717 in Wake Forest, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST DES MOINES vs. WAKE FOREST
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 23.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,717 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Wake Forest, NC

Compared to West Des Moines, Wake Forest is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.0% higher

Commute

34.9% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Des Moines, IA vs. Wake Forest, NC

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