salaryWinston-Salem is 6% 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
$1,932
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$136
👥 People living there
979,539
252,037
Commute to work
23.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
59.6%
39.5%
Own their home
43.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
12%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $35,730 | -39% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $57,440 | -30% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $49,240 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $96,840 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $126,250 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $28,130 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | $84,170 | -16% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,720 | $38,410 | -12% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,315 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 58% more in Austin.