Cities Similar to Winston-Salem, NC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Winston-Salem, NC
1. Baton Rouge, LA
227,470 people · Southeast
COL Index
91.0
Home value
$234K
Rent estimate
$1,125/mo
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Compare →2. Fayetteville, NC
209,468 people · Southeast
COL Index
92.0
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
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Compare →3. New Orleans, LA
383,997 people · Southeast
COL Index
96.0
Home value
$223K
Rent estimate
$1,145/mo
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Compare →4. Norfolk, VA
238,005 people · Southeast
COL Index
100.0
Home value
$309K
Rent estimate
$1,440/mo
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Compare →5. Lexington, KY
322,570 people · Southeast
COL Index
93.0
Home value
$345K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
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Compare →6. Richmond, VA
230,436 people · Southeast
COL Index
100.0
Home value
$350K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
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Compare →7. Chesapeake, VA
249,422 people · Southeast
COL Index
101.0
Home value
$347K
Rent estimate
$1,660/mo
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Compare →8. Louisville, KY
628,594 people · Southeast
COL Index
90.0
Home value
$204K
Rent estimate
$970/mo
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Compare →9. Columbus, GA
206,922 people · Southeast
COL Index
87.0
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
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Compare →10. Durham, NC
324,833 people · Southeast
COL Index
100.0
Home value
$411K
Rent estimate
$1,520/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Winston-Salem
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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