What is a pro or con of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolinacompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Winston-Salem.

What salary do I need to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $65,500 in West Lafayette, Indiana could decrease to $58,907 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.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. WINSTON SALEM
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 10.1% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,907 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. Winston Salem, NC

Compared to West Lafayette, Winston Salem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

7.1% higher

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. Winston Salem, NC

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