Ames, Iowa vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 10.0% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,525 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Ames, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher