salaryWinston-Salem is 17% 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
$2,334
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$136
👥 People living there
214,169
252,037
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
21.4%
39.5%
Own their home
66.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
9.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $49,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 73% more in Fontana.