salaryWinston-Salem is 8% 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
$1,532
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$136
👥 People living there
185,913
252,037
Commute to work
23.2 min
21.5 min
College degree
24.1%
39.5%
Own their home
41.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
17.6%
17.7%
Unemployment
9.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for less poverty.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $35,730 | -40% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $57,440 | -26% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $70,890 | $56,100 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $106,110 | $84,170 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $49,940 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $49,240 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $86,120 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $62,970 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $55,107 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 0% more in Winston-Salem.
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