How expensive is Winston-Salem compared to the rest of United States?

Winston-Salem ranks #71 out of 577 cities globally. It is 0.7% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 31.8 and local purchasing power is 120.8.

What is the average rent in Winston-Salem?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Winston-Salem city centre costs approximately USD 1,434 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 949 (saving 34%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,630.

Is Winston-Salem affordable to live in?

Winston-Salem is expensive by global standards. Groceries are very expensive, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 NC, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Winston-Salem

Dicht bij het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #71 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 87.7% van de steden wereldwijd

-0.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-23.0%

Huur

+30.8%

Boodschappen

-16.2%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Winston-Salem

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,434/mo	USD 949/mo	34%
3-Kamer	USD 2,630/mo	USD 1,922/mo	27%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

Winston-Salem has a cost of living index of 57.3 (New York = 100, rent included), from a single data source.

57.3

Index

Sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

57.3

Expatistan

No data

LivingCost

No data

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-0.7% Average

Huur

-23.0% Very affordable

Boodschappen

+30.8% Very expensive

Restaurants

-6.0% Average

Koopkracht

-16.2% Weak

Wonen in Winston-Salem: Wat te Verwachten

Winston-Salem is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #71 van 577 steden). 0.7% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn very expensive, terwijl uit eten average is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

Hoe Verhoudt Winston-Salem Zich?

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