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
$1,611
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$136
👥 People living there
914,802
252,037
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.5 min
College degree
38.2%
39.5%
Own their home
44.1%
55.6%
Below poverty line
18.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $57,440 | -43% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $35,730 | -42% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $56,510 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $49,940 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $49,240 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $29,550 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $38,410 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $51,320 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $57,847 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 11% more in Columbus.
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