on $100k a year, leaving Durham
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 Durham
On paper, Winston-Salem and Durham are twins. In practice they live very differently.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
10% cheaper than Durham(vs $1,684/mo)
4.5%
vs 4.5% in Durham
$6,450/mo
$176 more than Durham
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
32% cheaper than Durham
vs $415k in Durham
696k
vs 609k in Durham
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Durham keeps to 178 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Durham packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
8% higher than Durham
vs 50/100 in Durham
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
11% lower than Durham
vs 80/100 in Durham
0
100% fewer than Durham
vs 39 nonstops in Durham
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