$100k a year, no longer in Akron
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winston-salem
NC
36.10°N
80.24°W
Winston-Salem is Moravian cookie traditions, old tobacco wealth (R.J. Reynolds), and Krispy Kreme's hometown (the original hot doughnut sign is still here). Old Salem is a living history Moravian village downtown. The food scene has picked up nicely, the arts scene leans on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Slower-paced than its Triad neighbors. A little secret.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Akron
Winston-Salem costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
20% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
4.5%
$43/mo more in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$6,450/mo
$292 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
20% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
696k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Akron only manages 152 of those.
100% fewer events than Akron. The pace eases up.
54/100
17% lower than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
7% lower than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
0
100% fewer than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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