What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 36% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

A salary of $150,000 in Charles Town, West Virginia could decrease to $107,256 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.

CHARLES TOWN vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 28.5% cheaper than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $107,256 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town, WV vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Charles Town, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

46.1% lower

Health

22.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charles Town, WV vs. Winston Salem, NC

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