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
$2,470
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,839
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$86,979
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$369,200
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,585
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$136
👥 People living there
232,491
252,037
Commute to work
30.5 min
21.5 min
College degree
28.1%
39.5%
Own their home
84%
55.6%
Below poverty line
9.5%
17.7%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Port St. Lucie 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 | Port St. Lucie | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $72,760 | $35,730 | -51% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $77,070 | $57,440 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,250 | $29,550 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,720 | $101,320 | +16% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $99,220 | $84,170 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,020 | $30,100 | -12% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $30,540 | $28,130 | -8% in Winston-Salem |
| Truck Driver | $48,590 | $51,320 | +6% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Port St. Lucie or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,470 in Port St. Lucie.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Port St. Lucie?
About $55,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Port St. Lucie or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $86,979 in Port St. Lucie and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 36% more in Port St. Lucie.
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