Macon, Georgia vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 6.1% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $53,068 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Winston-Salem
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Macon, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher