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
$1,810
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,816
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$113,063
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,364
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$136
👥 People living there
200,306
252,037
Commute to work
19.7 min
21.5 min
College degree
63.7%
39.5%
Own their home
60.5%
55.6%
Below poverty line
5.6%
17.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Overland Park for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Overland Park | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $35,730 | -41% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $49,240 | -35% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $56,100 | -27% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $49,940 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $29,550 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $98,860 | $84,170 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $51,320 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,350 | $38,410 | -13% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Overland Park or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Overland Park 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 Overland Park?
About $59,676 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Overland Park or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $113,063 in Overland Park and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 77% more in Overland Park.
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