salaryWinston-Salem is 12% 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
$1,988
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$136
👥 People living there
219,215
252,037
Commute to work
30.2 min
21.5 min
College degree
21.2%
39.5%
Own their home
58.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
13.3%
17.7%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $35,730 | -54% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $56,510 | -44% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $57,440 | -42% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $86,120 | -35% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $49,940 | -32% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $76,710 | $56,100 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $130,840 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $126,250 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $53,047 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 35% more in Modesto.