salaryWinston-Salem is 14% 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
$2,618
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$136
👥 People living there
180,547
252,037
Commute to work
31.5 min
21.5 min
College degree
22.5%
39.5%
Own their home
58%
55.6%
Below poverty line
12.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario 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 | Ontario | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $35,730 | -55% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $57,440 | -44% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $56,510 | -43% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $86,120 | -36% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | $49,940 | -30% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $115,120 | $84,170 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $130,840 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $49,240 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $51,883 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 50% more in Ontario.