Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Forest City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, North Carolina is 20.9% cheaper than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,531 in Forest City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, North Carolina is cheaper than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Forest City
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs. Forest City, NC
Compared to Williamsburg, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower