$100k a year, no longer in Melbourne
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
under Melbourne, every month
Money-wise it's a wash. The case for Winston-Salem is everything that isn't rent.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
20% cheaper than Melbourne(vs $1,895/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Melbourne
vs 0% in Melbourne
$6,450/mo
$12 more than Melbourne
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
19% cheaper than Melbourne
vs $351k in Melbourne
696k
vs 644k in Melbourne
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Melbourne edges ahead with 254 pleasant days.
54/100
2% lower than Melbourne
vs 55/100 in Melbourne
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
15% lower than Melbourne
vs 84/100 in Melbourne
0
100% fewer than Melbourne
vs 2 nonstops in Melbourne
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