Westminster, Maryland vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 0.5% cheaper than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,674 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Westminster, Maryland
Westminster, MD vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Westminster, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower