What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Transportation is 32% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana could decrease to $66,494 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.

BATON ROUGE vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 11.3% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,494 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Baton Rouge, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

32.2% lower

Health

17.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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