salaryWinston-Salem is 20% 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
$2,511
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$136
👥 People living there
439,418
252,037
Commute to work
29.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
48.7%
39.5%
Own their home
42.3%
55.6%
Below poverty line
13.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $35,730 | -69% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $57,440 | -56% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $86,120 | -54% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $56,510 | -45% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,940 | -44% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $126,250 | -41% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $73,320 | -41% in Winston-Salem |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $130,840 | -40% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $47,768 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 71% more in Oakland.