salaryWinston-Salem is 5% 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
$2,246
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$136
👥 People living there
219,304
252,037
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
67.5%
39.5%
Own their home
65.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
3.6%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $56,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 153% more in Frisco.