salaryWinston-Salem is 17% 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
$2,987
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$136
👥 People living there
195,240
252,037
Commute to work
28.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
49%
39.5%
Own their home
55.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
7.8%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $49,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 104% more in Huntington Beach.
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