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

Childcare is 12% cheaper in Petersburg.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina could decrease to $49,323 in Petersburg, Virginia (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. PETERSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petersburg, Virginia is 1.4% cheaper than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,323 in Petersburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Petersburg, Virginia is cheaper than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
12% cheaper in Petersburg
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Petersburg, VA

Compared to Winston Salem, Petersburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

0.7% lower

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Petersburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Petersburg, VA

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