Mesa, Arizona vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $40,500 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Mesa, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower