salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,301
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$136
👥 People living there
264,814
252,037
Commute to work
16.3 min
21.5 min
College degree
35.1%
39.5%
Own their home
51.2%
55.6%
Below poverty line
18.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $35,730 | -54% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $73,320 | +39% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $29,550 | +31% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $57,440 | -26% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $45,810 | +24% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $96,840 | +20% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $56,100 | +19% in Winston-Salem |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $101,320 | +18% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Lubbock and Winston-Salem cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $60,477 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 3% more in Lubbock.