same $100k income, fresh start from Indianapolis
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
pricier each month than Indianapolis
A small premium for Winston-Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
0% more expensive than Indianapolis(vs $1,511/mo)
4.5%
$125/mo more in state tax than Indianapolis
vs 3% in Indianapolis
$6,450/mo
$122 less than Indianapolis
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
4% cheaper than Indianapolis
vs $296k in Indianapolis
696k
vs 2.1M in Indianapolis
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Indianapolis keeps to 174 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Indianapolis packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
13% lower than Indianapolis
vs 62/100 in Indianapolis
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
28% lower than Indianapolis
vs 99/100 in Indianapolis
0
100% fewer than Indianapolis
vs 35 nonstops in Indianapolis
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