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

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Laurel, Mississippi should increase to $56,458 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.

LAUREL vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Laurel, Mississippi vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 12.9% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,458 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Winston-Salem
than in Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel, MS vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Laurel, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Laurel, Mississippi vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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