What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Asheville, North Carolina could decrease to $57,687 in Winston-Salem, 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.

ASHEVILLE vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 23.1% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,687 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Asheville, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

8.8% lower

Health

21.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% lower

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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