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WINSTON SALEM vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
32.1%
more expensive
than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$99,077
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Chicago
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Winston Salem, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
70.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.8% lower
Commute
83.4% higher
Health
8.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.3% higher
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