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Cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$3,976

Cost of Living for Couple

$4,294

Minimum Needed

$2,911

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,586
Utilities
$96
Food
$526
Transportation
$703

Typical 1BR Rent

$1,586

Utilities

$96

Groceries

$526/mo · 36 grocery POIs

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$232/mo

Transportation

$703

Need for a Car

Car helpful

Property Taxes

Poor

Overall Feel

Poor

How to use this tab

Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.

What to verify

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.