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

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Owensboro, Kentucky should increase to $50,686 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.

OWENSBORO vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 1.4% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,686 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Winston-Salem
than in Owensboro, Kentucky

Owensboro, KY vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Owensboro, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

1.9% higher

Health

21.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% lower

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Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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