🇺🇸 NC, United States · #45 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Winston-Salem

5.1% above the United States average

Ranked #45 of 546 cities · More expensive than 91.8% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Winston-Salem

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 983/mo USD 737/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,711/mo USD 1,283/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+5.1% Average
Rent
-10.7% Affordable
Groceries
+25.4% Very expensive
Restaurants
-4.1% Average
Purchasing Power
-23.4% Very weak

Living in Winston-Salem: What to Expect

Winston-Salem is average by global standards (ranked #45 of 546 cities). It is 5.1% more expensive than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are very expensive, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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