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

Transportation is 25% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Lafayette, Louisiana could decrease to $69,290 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 7.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,290 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
25% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Lafayette, Louisiana

Lafayette, LA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Lafayette, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

25.6% lower

Health

16.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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