$100k salary, packing up from Providence
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
less monthly outlay than Providence
The gap is real. Winston-Salem costs noticeably less than Providence, every month.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
29% cheaper than Providence(vs $2,127/mo)
4.5%
$124/mo less in state tax than Providence
vs 5.99% in Providence
$6,450/mo
$743 more than Providence
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
46% cheaper than Providence
vs $528k in Providence
696k
vs 1.7M in Providence
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Providence keeps to 159 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Providence. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
54/100
14% lower than Providence
vs 63/100 in Providence
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
26% lower than Providence
vs 96/100 in Providence
0
100% fewer than Providence
vs 17 nonstops in Providence
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