same $100k income, fresh start from Los Angeles
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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
lighter monthly cost than Los Angeles
Winston-Salem runs on a fraction of Los Angeles's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
48% cheaper than Los Angeles(vs $2,899/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Los Angeles
vs 9.3% in Los Angeles
$6,450/mo
$1,791 more than Los Angeles
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
72% cheaper than Los Angeles
vs $1029k in Los Angeles
696k
vs 12.8M in Los Angeles
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Los Angeles has the edge here, logging 283 pleasant days a year.
Los Angeles hosts Infinity× more events.
54/100
19% lower than Los Angeles
vs 67/100 in Los Angeles
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
26% lower than Los Angeles
vs 96/100 in Los Angeles
0
100% fewer than Los Angeles
vs 150 nonstops in Los Angeles
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