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
$2,273
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$136
👥 People living there
754,195
252,037
Commute to work
26 min
21.5 min
College degree
68.4%
39.5%
Own their home
43.7%
55.6%
Below poverty line
9.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle 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 | Seattle | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $35,730 | -65% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $57,440 | -50% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $29,550 | -48% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $95,230 | $49,240 | -48% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | $56,510 | -45% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $56,100 | -45% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $44,210 | $28,130 | -36% in Winston-Salem |
| Carpenter | $76,410 | $49,940 | -35% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $49,693 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 109% more in Seattle.