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
$1,883
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$136
👥 People living there
201,883
252,037
Commute to work
28 min
21.5 min
College degree
30%
39.5%
Own their home
58.7%
55.6%
Below poverty line
12.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,883 in Grand Prairie.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $56,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 38% more in Grand Prairie.
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