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Winston-Salem, NC vs Rogers, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Rogers or is it cheaper to live in Winston-Salem?
- Rogers is 8.7% more expensive than Winston-Salem.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rogers or Winston-Salem?
- Rogers housing costs are 44.3% more expensive than Winston-Salem housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Winston-Salem or is Health Care more affordable in Rogers.
- Health related expenses are 4.7% less in Rogers.
 Winston-Salem, NCRogers, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.6100
 Food & Groceries95.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.9100
 Housing62.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$301,000$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.5100
 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 Rogers    8 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am looking at a house near Heritage High School. How is that area? Are there areas/streets that are to be avoided?? Thank  More

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Over 11 years ago

My husband and I moved here in Nov. 2007 and we have never looked back. We love it here! This area is beautiful in nature. The climate is great, crime is low in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The Northwest Arkansas Area has grown tremendously in the seven years I've lived here. There a number of national restaurants and shopping outlets and a few good local  More

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