salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,516
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$72,684
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$210,400
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,387
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$136
👥 People living there
317,419
252,037
Commute to work
21.3 min
21.5 min
College degree
24.4%
39.5%
Own their home
57.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
17.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Corpus Christi for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Corpus Christi | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $55,980 | $73,320 | +31% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,820 | $29,550 | +29% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $48,700 | $35,730 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $37,070 | $45,810 | +24% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $73,400 | $57,440 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $59,390 | $49,240 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,890 | $101,320 | +14% in Winston-Salem |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,210 | $95,930 | +14% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Corpus Christi and Winston-Salem cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Corpus Christi?
About $59,593 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Corpus Christi or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $72,684 in Corpus Christi and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 14% more in Corpus Christi.
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