What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Surf City, New Jersey?

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

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to Surf City, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Surf City, New Jersey could decrease to $22,446 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.

SURF CITY vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Surf City, New Jersey vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 55.1% cheaper than Surf City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $22,446 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Surf City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Surf City, New Jersey

Surf City, NJ vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Surf City, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% lower

Commute

16.3% lower

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.0% lower

Cost of Food

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