on $100k a year, leaving Philadelphia
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
below Philadelphia's monthly cost
Winston-Salem gives you room Philadelphia doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
19% cheaper than Philadelphia(vs $1,869/mo)
4.5%
$193/mo less in state tax than Philadelphia
vs 6.82% in Philadelphia
$6,450/mo
$554 more than Philadelphia
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
28% cheaper than Philadelphia
vs $393k in Philadelphia
696k
vs 6.2M in Philadelphia
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Philadelphia only manages 173 of those.
Philadelphia hosts Infinity× more events.
54/100
22% lower than Philadelphia
vs 69/100 in Philadelphia
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
29% lower than Philadelphia
vs 100/100 in Philadelphia
0
100% fewer than Philadelphia
vs 122 nonstops in Philadelphia
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