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

Health is 31% more expensive in Valdese.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $51,845 in Valdese, 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. VALDESE
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valdese, North Carolina is 3.7% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,845 in Valdese, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Valdese, North Carolina is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
31% more expensive in Valdese
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Valdese, NC

Compared to Winston Salem, Valdese is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

6.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

9.4% higher

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Valdese, NC

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