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

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $106,000 in Memphis, Tennessee should increase to $111,197 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.

MEMPHIS vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Memphis, Tennessee vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 4.9% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $111,197 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Winston-Salem
than in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, TN vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Memphis, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

20.1% lower

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.4% higher

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Memphis, Tennessee vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Memphis, TN vs. Winston Salem, NC

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