salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,448
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$136
👥 People living there
488,837
252,037
Commute to work
19.6 min
21.5 min
College degree
40.1%
39.5%
Own their home
57.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
13.5%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $35,730 | -41% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $57,440 | -28% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $49,240 | -22% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,280 | $73,320 | +18% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $102,020 | $84,170 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,290 | $29,550 | -14% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,260 | $38,410 | -13% in Winston-Salem |
| Warehouse Worker | $42,550 | $37,160 | -13% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Omaha and Winston-Salem cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $60,086 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 24% more in Omaha.