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
$1,246
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$136
👥 People living there
680,130
252,037
Commute to work
23.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
28.1%
39.5%
Own their home
60.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $73,320 | +45% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $29,550 | +35% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $35,730 | -29% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $45,810 | +28% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $57,440 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $96,840 | +25% in Winston-Salem |
| Physician Assistant | $107,220 | $130,730 | +22% in Winston-Salem |
| Accountant | $65,990 | $78,950 | +20% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
About $61,422 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 1% more in El Paso.