salaryMontgomery is 3% 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
$1,304
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$136
👥 People living there
197,494
252,037
Commute to work
20.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
33.8%
39.5%
Own their home
54.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
21.5%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Montgomery | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $95,930 | +60% in Winston-Salem |
| Physician Assistant | $102,040 | $130,730 | +28% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $35,810 | $45,810 | +28% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $35,730 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Nurse Practitioner | $105,050 | $130,840 | +25% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,240 | $73,320 | +20% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $57,440 | +18% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $57,960 | $49,240 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,457 in Winston-Salem.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $61,580 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 4% more in Winston-Salem.
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