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

Health is 15% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama could decrease to $65,040 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.

TUSCALOOSA vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 7.1% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,040 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
15% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to Tuscaloosa, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.1% 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)

11.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

4.2% lower

Health

16.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% lower

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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