What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Fountain Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 78% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to Fountain Valley, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Fountain Valley, California could decrease to $22,596 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.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Fountain Valley, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 54.8% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $22,596 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Fountain Valley, California

Fountain Valley, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Fountain Valley, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

35.9% lower

Health

3.2% higher

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Personal

7.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Fountain Valley, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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