salaryWinston-Salem is 8% 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
$1,887
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$136
👥 People living there
179,898
252,037
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.5 min
College degree
38.5%
39.5%
Own their home
66.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $55,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 58% more in Aurora.