salaryWinston-Salem is 9% 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
$2,216
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,886
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$81,400
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$420,400
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,264
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$162
$136
👥 People living there
401,618
252,037
Commute to work
24.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
45.7%
39.5%
Own their home
50.3%
55.6%
Below poverty line
15.5%
17.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tampa 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 | Tampa | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $59,660 | $35,730 | -40% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $75,710 | $57,440 | -24% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,070 | $29,550 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $100,570 | $84,170 | -16% in Winston-Salem |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,790 | $30,100 | -11% in Winston-Salem |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,660 | $38,410 | -10% in Winston-Salem |
| HVAC Technician | $50,540 | $55,360 | +10% in Winston-Salem |
| Cashier | $30,290 | $28,130 | -7% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tampa or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Tampa?
About $54,739 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Tampa or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $81,400 in Tampa and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 27% more in Tampa.