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
$3,027
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$136
👥 People living there
230,221
252,037
Commute to work
34.1 min
21.5 min
College degree
39.8%
39.5%
Own their home
71.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
7.4%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $49,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 108% more in Santa Clarita.
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