salaryWinston-Salem is 13% 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
$2,087
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$136
👥 People living there
394,432
252,037
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
33.6%
39.5%
Own their home
62.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $35,730 | -59% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $57,440 | -44% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $96,840 | -32% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $126,250 | -29% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $56,510 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $73,320 | -26% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $29,550 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $28,130 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,207 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 49% more in Aurora.