salaryWinston-Salem 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
$1,881
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$136
👥 People living there
690,130
252,037
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
48%
39.5%
Own their home
52.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
14.1%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $35,730 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $96,840 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $49,240 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $57,440 | -16% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,510 | $38,410 | -16% in Winston-Salem |
| Truck Driver | $60,630 | $51,320 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $98,650 | $84,170 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,420 | $30,100 | -13% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $57,325 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 31% more in Nashville.
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