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

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $106,000 in South San Francisco, California could decrease to $39,659 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.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

South San Francisco, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 62.6% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $39,659 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in South San Francisco, California

South San Francisco, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to South San Francisco, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% higher

Commute

47.9% lower

Health

17.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

20.4% lower

Cost of Food

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South San Francisco, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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