on $100k a year, leaving Charleston
changea dispatch from
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
lighter monthly cost than Charleston
Winston-Salem gives you room Charleston doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
24% cheaper than Charleston(vs $1,987/mo)
4.5%
$167/mo less in state tax than Charleston
vs 6.5% in Charleston
$6,450/mo
$645 more than Charleston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
34% cheaper than Charleston
vs $432k in Charleston
696k
vs 849k in Charleston
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Charleston edges ahead with 212 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Charleston packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
19% lower than Charleston
vs 67/100 in Charleston
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
23% lower than Charleston
vs 92/100 in Charleston
0
100% fewer than Charleston
vs 20 nonstops in Charleston
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