salaryWinston-Salem is 14% 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
$2,152
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$136
👥 People living there
528,706
252,037
Commute to work
25.3 min
21.5 min
College degree
37.1%
39.5%
Own their home
51.7%
55.6%
Below poverty line
13.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento 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 | Sacramento | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $35,730 | -62% in Winston-Salem |
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $86,120 | -50% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $57,440 | -48% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $103,390 | $56,510 | -45% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $84,170 | -35% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $74,440 | $49,940 | -33% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $126,250 | -29% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $45,810 | -26% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $51,773 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 47% more in Sacramento.
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