$100k salary, packing up from Lancaster
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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 Lancaster
A small premium for Winston-Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
1% cheaper than Lancaster(vs $1,517/mo)
4.5%
$119/mo more in state tax than Lancaster
vs 3.07% in Lancaster
$6,450/mo
$111 less than Lancaster
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
26% cheaper than Lancaster
vs $384k in Lancaster
696k
vs 559k in Lancaster
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Lancaster only manages 158 of those.
Lancaster hosts Infinity× more events.
54/100
14% lower than Lancaster
vs 63/100 in Lancaster
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
27% lower than Lancaster
vs 97/100 in Lancaster
0
100% fewer than Lancaster
vs 1 nonstops in Lancaster
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