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

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $85,000 in Fairfax, Virginia could decrease to $46,630 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.

FAIRFAX vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfax, Virginia vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 45.1% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,630 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Fairfax, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

40.8% lower

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fairfax, VA vs. Winston Salem, NC

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