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
$1,993
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,977
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$133,966
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$471,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,791
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$182
$136
👥 People living there
210,600
252,037
Commute to work
27.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
54.1%
39.5%
Own their home
63.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
5.7%
17.7%
Unemployment
3.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick McKinney 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 McKinney or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,993 in McKinney.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in McKinney?
About $56,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, McKinney or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $133,966 in McKinney and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 110% more in McKinney.
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