salaryWinston-Salem is 5% 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
$1,881
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$136
👥 People living there
903,844
252,037
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
48%
39.5%
Own their home
51%
55.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $126,250 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $29,550 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $102,370 | $84,170 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $49,240 | -16% in Winston-Salem |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $78,950 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,980 | $38,410 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $96,840 | -14% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $73,320 | -12% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $56,730 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 38% more in Charlotte.
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