What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to San Luis Obispo, California?

Median Home Cost is 75% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to San Luis Obispo, California?

A salary of $75,000 in San Luis Obispo, California could decrease to $39,415 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.

SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 47.4% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $39,415 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to San Luis Obispo, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

11.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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San Luis Obispo, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

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