salaryWinston-Salem is 4% 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
$1,751
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$136
👥 People living there
198,535
252,037
Commute to work
19 min
21.5 min
College degree
41.6%
39.5%
Own their home
54%
55.6%
Below poverty line
16.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $80,440 | $49,240 | -39% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $56,260 | $35,730 | -36% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $42,930 | $29,550 | -31% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $57,440 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $124,130 | +15% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $59,000 | $49,940 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $39,890 | $45,810 | +15% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $38,410 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $57,800 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 17% more in Grand Rapids.
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