What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Transportation is 21% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $112,000 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin could decrease to $101,966 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.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 9.0% cheaper than South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $101,966 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
21% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee, WI vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to South Milwaukee, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

21.7% lower

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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South Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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