Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Madison, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, South Dakota is 1.8% cheaper than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,077 in Madison, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, South Dakota is cheaper than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Madison
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs. Madison, SD
Compared to Winston Salem, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher