salaryWinston-Salem is 6% 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
$1,924
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$100,266
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$382,500
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,061
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$161
$136
👥 People living there
456,349
252,037
Commute to work
23.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
40.9%
39.5%
Own their home
65.1%
55.6%
Below poverty line
8.6%
17.7%
Unemployment
4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Virginia Beach 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 | Virginia Beach | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $35,730 | -37% in Winston-Salem |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $29,550 | -24% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $49,240 | -20% in Winston-Salem |
| Civil Engineer | $94,680 | $84,170 | -11% in Winston-Salem |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $56,510 | -11% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $56,100 | -10% in Winston-Salem |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $55,360 | -7% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $73,320 | +5% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Virginia Beach or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Virginia Beach?
About $56,387 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Virginia Beach or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $100,266 in Virginia Beach and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 57% more in Virginia Beach.
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