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

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $300,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $158,996 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.

BOSTON vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 47.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $158,996 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Boston, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.4% lower

Commute

42.7% lower

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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