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
$1,813
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$136
👥 People living there
246,844
252,037
Commute to work
29.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
25.4%
39.5%
Own their home
61.6%
55.6%
Below poverty line
13%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $56,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 29% more in Garland.