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

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Martinez, California could decrease to $31,491 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.

MARTINEZ vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinez, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 47.5% cheaper than Martinez, California.

You would need a salary of $31,491 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinez, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Martinez, California

Martinez, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Martinez, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

39.0% lower

Health

20.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Martinez, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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