$100k a year, no longer in Roanoke
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
the monthly cost of moving past Roanoke
A small premium for Winston-Salem. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
9% more expensive than Roanoke(vs $1,382/mo)
4.5%
$104/mo less in state tax than Roanoke
vs 5.75% in Roanoke
$6,450/mo
$22 less than Roanoke
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
4% cheaper than Roanoke
vs $296k in Roanoke
696k
vs 314k in Roanoke
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Roanoke keeps to 179 pleasant days a year.
Roanoke hosts Infinity× more events.
54/100
22% lower than Roanoke
vs 69/100 in Roanoke
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
24% lower than Roanoke
vs 94/100 in Roanoke
0
100% fewer than Roanoke
vs 9 nonstops in Roanoke
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