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

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Lincoln.

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

A salary of $78,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $87,786 in Lincoln, Nebraska (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. LINCOLN
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska is 12.5% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,786 in Lincoln, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Lincoln
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Lincoln, NE

Compared to Winston Salem, Lincoln is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

0.7% higher

Health

39.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Lincoln, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Lincoln, NE

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