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

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

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

A salary of $135,000 in Santa Ana, California could decrease to $75,798 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.

SANTA ANA vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Ana, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 43.9% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $75,798 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Santa Ana, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

32.9% lower

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Ana, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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