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

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Harrisonburg.

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

A salary of $45,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $49,262 in Harrisonburg, Virginia (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. HARRISONBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 9.5% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,262 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Harrisonburg
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Harrisonburg, VA

Compared to Winston Salem, Harrisonburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% lower

Commute

12.8% lower

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Harrisonburg, VA

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