Affordable cost of living. Triad communities with rich cultural heritage. Families thrive in the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point – a vibrant and eclectic region with a balanced and modest cost of living in relation to the national average.Although housing costs in Guilford and Forsyth counties are climbing, prices for homes in the area remain below the national average for comparable properties. While housing costs for Piedmont Triad families have risen in recent years,