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

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Sacramento, California could decrease to $66,859 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.

SACRAMENTO vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 33.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $66,859 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Sacramento, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

37.6% lower

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Sacramento, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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