salaryWinston-Salem is 5% 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
$1,358
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,285
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$61,553
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$266,200
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,786
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$136
👥 People living there
547,073
252,037
Commute to work
21.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
31.1%
39.5%
Own their home
51.8%
55.6%
Below poverty line
18.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tucson for lower rent.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tucson | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,960 | $35,730 | -26% in Winston-Salem |
| Police Officer | $76,970 | $57,440 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,540 | $73,320 | +23% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $47,220 | $56,510 | +20% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,490 | $29,550 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $107,510 | $126,250 | +17% in Winston-Salem |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,940 | $62,970 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $59,070 | $49,240 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tucson or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,358 in Tucson.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Tucson?
About $56,995 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Tucson or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $61,553 in Tucson and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 4% more in Winston-Salem.