Cost of Living in Winston-Salem, NC
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Annual Breakdown
Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$14,784
Net Income ...
Cost of Living Index
68.8
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier
Living in Winston-Salem, NC is roughly 31% less expensive than the national average.
Monthly Take-Home
... / mo
Affordability Score
–
Grade Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)
K-12 Schools
See Details → Schools 176
Enrollment 100,672
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 2.8%
Title I 0%
Colleges & Universities
See Details → Institutions 10
Avg In-State $16,384
Avg Out-of-State $21,215
Avg Grad Rate 52.1%
| Institution | Enrollment | In-State Tuition | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | 9,121 | $63,608 | 91.0% |
| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | 1,074 | $6,497 | 79.0% |
| Winston Salem Barber School | 36 | $0 | 68.0% |
| Salem College | 519 | $32,236 | 56.0% |
| Winston-Salem State University | 4,776 | $3,401 | 49.0% |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | 3,959 | $2,125 | 42.0% |
| Carolina University | 893 | $13,400 | 29.0% |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | 8,716 | $1,824 | 28.0% |
| Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem | 72 | $0 | 27.0% |
| Carolina Christian College | 74 | $7,980 | — |