What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to Independence, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Kentucky could decrease to $43,616 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Kentucky vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 12.8% cheaper than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $43,616 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Independence, Kentucky

Independence, KY vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Independence, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

11.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

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Independence, Kentucky vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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