on $100k a year, leaving Des Moines
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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 premium over Des Moines
A small premium for Winston-Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
19% more expensive than Des Moines(vs $1,268/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo less in state tax than Des Moines
vs 6% in Des Moines
$6,450/mo
$115 less than Des Moines
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
5% cheaper than Des Moines
vs $300k in Des Moines
696k
vs 737k in Des Moines
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Des Moines keeps to 151 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Des Moines packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
2% lower than Des Moines
vs 55/100 in Des Moines
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
9% lower than Des Moines
vs 78/100 in Des Moines
0
100% fewer than Des Moines
vs 17 nonstops in Des Moines
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