salaryTulsa is 3% 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
$1,204
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,160
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$64,535
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$205,300
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.2
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,005
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$136
👥 People living there
413,794
252,037
Commute to work
18.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
33.6%
39.5%
Own their home
51.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
18.7%
17.7%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Tulsa for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Tulsa | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,350 | $29,550 | +61% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $47,600 | $35,730 | -25% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $102,080 | $84,170 | -18% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $48,220 | $56,510 | +17% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $59,440 | $49,240 | -17% in Winston-Salem |
| Lawyer | $108,220 | $126,250 | +17% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $39,440 | $45,810 | +16% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,130 | $73,320 | +16% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tulsa or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Tulsa is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,457 in Winston-Salem.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Tulsa?
About $61,903 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Tulsa or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $64,535 in Tulsa and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 1% more in Tulsa.