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

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Matthews.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $65,990 in Matthews, 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.

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WINSTON SALEM vs. MATTHEWS
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matthews, North Carolina is 32.0% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,990 in Matthews, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Matthews, 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
92% more expensive in Matthews
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Matthews, NC

Compared to Winston Salem, Matthews is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.0% higher

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5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

113.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

34.2% higher

Health

1.5% lower

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Personal

2.9% higher

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