$100k a year, no longer in Riverside
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 Riverside
Winston-Salem is the kind of cheap that changes the math. Same salary, a different life on the other side.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
40% cheaper than Riverside(vs $2,493/mo)
4.5%
$400/mo less in state tax than Riverside
vs 9.3% in Riverside
$6,450/mo
$1,385 more than Riverside
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
52% cheaper than Riverside
vs $595k in Riverside
696k
vs 4.7M in Riverside
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Riverside edges ahead with 249 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than Riverside. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
54/100
22% lower than Riverside
vs 69/100 in Riverside
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
23% lower than Riverside
vs 92/100 in Riverside
0
100% fewer than Riverside
vs 14 nonstops in Riverside
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