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Winston-Salem vs Burlington
Winston-Salem and Burlington
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Burlington are close to the US rate in this release, 7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Winston-Salem to Burlington
In 2022-2023, 126 households filed a move from Winston-Salem to Burlington (about 226 people, average adjusted gross income $64,762). 145 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,047 in Winston-Salem and $1,002 in Burlington. Winston-Salem has a state tax on wages. Burlington has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Burlington is 88% of the national level for the same work, against 89% in Winston-Salem.
Burlington averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 36°F. Winston-Salem is 221 sunny days, 90°F in July, 35°F in January. Commutes average 26 minutes in Burlington and 24 in Winston-Salem.
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, 126 households moved Winston-Salem → Burlington (about 226 people, average AGI $64,762). 145 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 Winston-Salem and Burlington changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 63 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is Burlington cheaper than Winston-Salem after tax and rent?
Yes. Burlington leaves about $26 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,047 in Winston-Salem and $1,002 in Burlington.
Does Burlington have state income tax?
Burlington is in North Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Winston-Salem to Burlington?
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.