What is a pro or con of living in Decatur, Georgiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 156% more expensive in Decatur.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $93,911 in Decatur, Georgia (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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. DECATUR
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 25.2% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $93,911 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Decatur
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Decatur, GA

Compared to Winston Salem, Decatur is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

318.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

58.0% higher

Health

1.7% higher

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Decatur, GA

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