Here's what it costs to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, while the typical home is valued around $208,200. Households earn a median of $57,673 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 55. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$57,673
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,033
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$208,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$995
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,082
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,232
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,607
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.50%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.75%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
250,887
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
55.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Winston-Salem?
The cost of living index for Winston-Salem is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Winston-Salem?
The median gross rent in Winston-Salem is $1,033 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Winston-Salem?
The median household income in Winston-Salem is $57,673 per year.
What is the median home value in Winston-Salem?
The median home value in Winston-Salem is $208,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Winston-Salem?
North Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a statewide sales tax of 4.75% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology