Auburn, Alabama vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 16.7% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,969 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Auburn, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower