$100k a year, no longer in Knoxville
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
the monthly cost of moving past Knoxville
Winston-Salem edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
13% cheaper than Knoxville(vs $1,731/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Knoxville
vs 0% in Knoxville
$6,450/mo
$152 less than Knoxville
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
22% cheaper than Knoxville
vs $364k in Knoxville
696k
vs 947k in Knoxville
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Knoxville has the edge here, logging 189 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Knoxville packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
22% lower than Knoxville
vs 69/100 in Knoxville
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
0% lower than Knoxville
vs 71/100 in Knoxville
0
100% fewer than Knoxville
vs 17 nonstops in Knoxville
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