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
$1,284
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$136
👥 People living there
566,973
252,037
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
27.4%
39.5%
Own their home
41.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
22.8%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Milwaukee | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $84,700 | $49,240 | -42% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $57,440 | -30% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $35,730 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $77,800 | $56,100 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $96,840 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $63,910 | $49,940 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,840 | $38,410 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,840 | $37,160 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $56,971 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 8% more in Winston-Salem.
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