salaryWinston-Salem is 6% 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
$1,797
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$136
👥 People living there
291,467
252,037
Commute to work
22.3 min
21.5 min
College degree
57.3%
39.5%
Own their home
52.3%
55.6%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $73,320 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $49,240 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $38,410 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $29,550 | -16% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $96,840 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $93,940 | $84,170 | -10% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $56,510 | +10% in Winston-Salem |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $124,130 | -8% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,600 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 38% more in Durham.