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

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Charlotte.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $110,369 in Charlotte, 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 22.6% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,369 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Winston Salem, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

29.4% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Charlotte, NC

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