salaryWinston-Salem is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,457
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,107
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$63,921
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$233,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,025
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$149
👥 People living there
252,037
207,055
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
39.5%
35.2%
Own their home
55.6%
42.8%
Below poverty line
17.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Winston-Salem for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Winston-Salem | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $35,730 | $66,310 | +86% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $49,240 | $82,260 | +67% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,510 | $82,810 | +47% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $49,940 | $73,010 | +46% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $57,440 | $80,210 | +40% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $56,100 | $75,510 | +35% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $55,360 | $73,800 | +33% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,600 | $44,250 | +28% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Winston-Salem or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Winston-Salem is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,457 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Winston-Salem?
About $66,832 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Winston-Salem or Worcester?
The typical household earns $63,921 in Winston-Salem and $75,605 in Worcester, 15% more in Worcester.
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