Orono, Maine vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 6.9% cheaper than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $27,938 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Orono, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower