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Winston-Salem, NC vs Batavia, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Batavia or is it cheaper to live in Winston-Salem?
- Batavia is 3.7% less expensive than Winston-Salem.

Which city has more affordable housing, Batavia or Winston-Salem?
- Batavia housing costs are 35.2% less expensive than Winston-Salem housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Winston-Salem or is Health Care more affordable in Batavia.
- Health related expenses are 8.5% more in Batavia.
 Winston-Salem, NCBatavia, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.2100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.6100
 Housing62.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$114,000$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.5100
 Miscellaneous109.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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Reviews for Batavia    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Batavia has become a dumping ground for addicts,ex-cons and sex offenders.The city has even taken away the trash contract from ARC while the Police have taken to  More

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Over 11 years ago

Batavia has become a dumping ground for addicts,ex-cons and sex offenders.Just check the sex offenders registry and You'll find out everything You  More

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Over 18 years ago

Batavia is exactly in the middle between Rochester and Buffalo NY. So you can enjoy the offerings of both cities, museums, zoos,  More

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