Cost of Living in Southern Wake: 2020 vs. 2026

Paré and Decker agree that affordability is a top priority for voters this year.

Home value data from Zillow. Tax data from Wake County. Electric bill data from the North Carolina Credit Union Division. Gas prices from AAA and WRAL. Salary data from Wake County Public Schools. Homebuyer data from the National Association of Realtors.
Chart: Chloe Courtney Bohl