Columbus, Indiana vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 2.3% cheaper than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,013 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Columbus, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower