on $100k a year, leaving Sarasota
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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 Sarasota, every month
Winston-Salem gives you room Sarasota doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$1,508/mo
29% cheaper than Sarasota(vs $2,121/mo)
4.5%
$375/mo more in state tax than Sarasota
vs 0% in Sarasota
$6,450/mo
$238 more than Sarasota
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$283k
33% cheaper than Sarasota
vs $423k in Sarasota
696k
vs 262k in Sarasota
field notes, weather & such.
186
pleasant days a year, in winston-salem.
Sarasota has the edge here, logging 249 pleasant days a year.
Lighter on events: Sarasota packs Infinity× more into a month.
54/100
8% lower than Sarasota
vs 59/100 in Sarasota
Closest outdoor draw: Hanging Rock State Park, 19.7 mi.
71/100
26% lower than Sarasota
vs 96/100 in Sarasota
0
100% fewer than Sarasota
vs 6 nonstops in Sarasota
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