salaryWinston-Salem is 7% 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
$1,533
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$136
👥 People living there
2,328,253
252,037
Commute to work
27.2 min
21.5 min
College degree
36.6%
39.5%
Own their home
42.1%
55.6%
Below poverty line
19.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for higher incomes.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $35,730 | -40% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $29,550 | +34% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $57,440 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $126,250 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $49,240 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $96,840 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | $84,170 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $86,120 | -14% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $55,993 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 9% more in Houston.