What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to Desert Hot Springs, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Desert Hot Springs, California could decrease to $37,056 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.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Desert Hot Springs, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 25.9% cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $37,056 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Hot Springs, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Desert Hot Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Desert Hot Springs, California

Desert Hot Springs, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Desert Hot Springs, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

47.7% lower

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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