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Hickory vs Winston-Salem
Hickory and Winston-Salem
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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Why people look at Hickory to Winston-Salem
In 2022-2023, 61 households filed a move from Hickory to Winston-Salem (about 92 people, average adjusted gross income $57,885). 70 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,142 in Hickory and $1,047 in Winston-Salem. Hickory has a state tax on wages. Winston-Salem has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Winston-Salem is 89% of the national level for the same work, against 87% in Hickory.
Winston-Salem averages 221 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 35°F. Hickory is 223 sunny days, 90°F in July, 33°F in January. Commutes average 24 minutes in Winston-Salem and 24 in Hickory.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 61 households moved Hickory → Winston-Salem (about 92 people, average AGI $57,885). 70 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Hickory and Winston-Salem changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 78 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,000
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $400–$700
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Questions
Is Winston-Salem cheaper than Hickory after tax and rent?
Yes. Winston-Salem leaves about $133 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,142 in Hickory and $1,047 in Winston-Salem.
Does Winston-Salem have state income tax?
Winston-Salem is in North Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Hickory to Winston-Salem?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.