salaryWinston-Salem is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Winston-Salem to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,648
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$136
👥 People living there
397,742
252,037
Commute to work
26.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
32.6%
39.5%
Own their home
54.3%
55.6%
Below poverty line
12.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $35,730 | -45% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $57,440 | -38% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $126,250 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $29,550 | +22% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $49,240 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $101,320 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $86,120 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $38,410 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,570 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 27% more in Arlington.
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