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

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Phoenix.

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

A salary of $65,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $86,907 in Phoenix, Arizona (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. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 33.7% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,907 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Phoenix, AZ

Compared to Winston Salem, Phoenix is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

56.2% higher

Health

4.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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