Monterey, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 53.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $9,297 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Monterey, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% lower
      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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  32.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower