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

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $92,000 in Tupelo, Mississippi should increase to $99,995 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.

TUPELO vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 8.7% more expensive than Tupelo, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $99,995 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Winston-Salem
than in Tupelo, Mississippi

Tupelo, MS vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Tupelo, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

14.4% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Tupelo, Mississippi vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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