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

Transportation is 44% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Southfield, Michigan could decrease to $40,813 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.

SOUTHFIELD vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Southfield, Michigan vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,813 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
44% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Southfield, Michigan

Southfield, MI vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Southfield, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

45.0% lower

Health

20.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Southfield, Michigan vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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