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

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rockport, Massachusetts could decrease to $28,566 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.

ROCKPORT vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockport, Massachusetts vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 42.9% cheaper than Rockport, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,566 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockport, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Rockport, Massachusetts

Rockport, MA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Rockport, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.0% lower

Commute

23.5% lower

Health

8.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Rockport, Massachusetts vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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