salaryWinston-Salem is 17% 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
$2,474
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$136
👥 People living there
200,928
252,037
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.5 min
College degree
19.5%
39.5%
Own their home
54.4%
55.6%
Below poverty line
11%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard 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 | Oxnard | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $77,400 | $35,730 | -54% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $57,440 | -52% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $56,510 | -43% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $86,120 | -34% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $49,940 | -33% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $126,250 | -32% in Winston-Salem |
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $95,930 | -24% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $108,820 | $84,170 | -23% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $49,963 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 62% more in Oxnard.