salaryWinston-Salem is 11% 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
$2,010
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,058
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$121,065
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$465,900
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,700
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$136
👥 People living there
290,594
252,037
Commute to work
25.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
60.5%
39.5%
Own their home
56.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
6.8%
17.7%
Unemployment
4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Plano | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $35,730 | -45% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $57,440 | -38% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $126,250 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $29,550 | +22% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $61,250 | $49,240 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $101,320 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $86,120 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $38,410 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Plano or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Plano?
About $53,570 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Plano or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $121,065 in Plano and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 89% more in Plano.