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

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Thousand Oaks, California could decrease to $24,429 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.

THOUSAND OAKS vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Thousand Oaks, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 51.1% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $24,429 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Thousand Oaks, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

34.5% lower

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Thousand Oaks, California vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Winston Salem, NC

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