salaryMobile is 4% 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
$1,257
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$136
👥 People living there
203,416
252,037
Commute to work
22.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
32%
39.5%
Own their home
54%
55.6%
Below poverty line
18.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $95,930 | +58% in Winston-Salem |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $130,840 | +26% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $45,810 | +26% in Winston-Salem |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $38,660 | +25% in Winston-Salem |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $130,730 | +25% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $35,730 | -24% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $57,440 | +22% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $107,810 | $84,170 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,457 in Winston-Salem.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $62,687 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 10% more in Winston-Salem.