salaryWinston-Salem is 4% 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
$1,397
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$136
👥 People living there
276,854
252,037
Commute to work
19.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
31.2%
39.5%
Own their home
43%
55.6%
Below poverty line
26%
17.7%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $35,730 | -52% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $29,550 | -37% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $49,240 | -32% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $57,440 | -29% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $56,100 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $56,510 | -26% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,940 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $33,850 | $28,130 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $57,621 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 16% more in Winston-Salem.