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Winston-Salem, NC vs Noblesville, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Noblesville or is it cheaper to live in Winston-Salem?
- Noblesville is 25.7% more expensive than Winston-Salem.

Which city has more affordable housing, Noblesville or Winston-Salem?
- Noblesville housing costs are 56.2% more expensive than Winston-Salem housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Winston-Salem or is Health Care more affordable in Noblesville.
- Health related expenses are 3.2% more in Noblesville.
 Winston-Salem, NCNoblesville, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock106.0100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.5100
 Housing62.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$341,200$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.3100
 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 Noblesville    13 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Worst decision to have moved here due to poor city planning and unhealthy exposure to industrial toxins. Overbuilding of apts and low end housing lowers surrounding  More

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Over 16 years ago

God Bless Noblesville. My small hometown has blossomed into a great place to live. The recreational opportunities abound. The schools are very nice. The people are  More

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Over 16 years ago

Moving from a place with over 300 days of sunshine per year to this place has been uh... difficult. Most months out of the year you cannot get outside to do anything.  More

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