salaryColumbus is 3% 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
$1,314
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$136
👥 People living there
203,711
252,037
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
30.5%
39.5%
Own their home
50.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
19%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $29,550 | +42% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $45,810 | +27% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $35,730 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $126,250 | +21% in Winston-Salem |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $95,930 | +20% in Winston-Salem |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $55,360 | +18% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $96,840 | +18% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $57,440 | +15% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,457 in Winston-Salem.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,846 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 2% more in Winston-Salem.
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