salaryWinston-Salem is 11% 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
$1,826
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$136
👥 People living there
511,764
252,037
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
32.5%
39.5%
Own their home
64.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
10.3%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $35,730 | -42% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $29,550 | -38% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $57,440 | -32% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $49,240 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $28,130 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $62,970 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $37,160 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,410 | $38,410 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $53,453 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 40% more in Mesa.