salaryWichita 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
$1,162
$1,457
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,101
$1,107
💵 Families earn per year
$69,693
$63,921
🔑 Buying a house
$190,800
$233,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.9
92.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,233
$2,025
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$136
👥 People living there
397,945
252,037
Commute to work
18.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
31.1%
39.5%
Own their home
58.9%
55.6%
Below poverty line
15.9%
17.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Winston-Salem for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Wichita | Winston-Salem | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,300 | $29,550 | -21% in Winston-Salem |
| Plumber | $60,940 | $49,240 | -19% in Winston-Salem |
| Medical Assistant | $38,630 | $45,810 | +19% in Winston-Salem |
| Software Developer | $105,980 | $124,130 | +17% in Winston-Salem |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,890 | $73,320 | +15% in Winston-Salem |
| Firefighter | $41,900 | $35,730 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Electrician | $65,670 | $56,100 | -15% in Winston-Salem |
| Operations Manager | $85,230 | $96,840 | +14% in Winston-Salem |
Frequently asked questions
Is Wichita or Winston-Salem cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,457 in Winston-Salem.
What salary do I need in Winston-Salem to match $60,000 in Wichita?
About $62,089 a year gives the same standard of living in Winston-Salem.
Where do people earn more, Wichita or Winston-Salem?
The typical household earns $69,693 in Wichita and $63,921 in Winston-Salem, 9% more in Wichita.