What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Aiken, South Carolina?

Utilities are 11% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Aiken, South Carolina could decrease to $70,655 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (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.

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AIKEN vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Aiken, South Carolina vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 5.8% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,655 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
11% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, SC vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Aiken, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

10.8% lower

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

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Aiken, South Carolina vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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