Head to head
Irving, TX vs Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $686/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $9,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Irving72 | Winston-Salem62 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,014 | $3,328 |
| Salary for comfort | $70,000/yr | $60,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,680 | $1,150 |
| Median home value | $287,300 | $208,200 |
| Median household income | $79,641 | $57,673 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Housing score | 65 | 68 |
| Jobs score | 59 | 30 |
| Safety score | 80 | 44 |
| Climate score | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 22 | 16 |
| Population | 255K | 250.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 36° | 88° / 29° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Irving, TX
Winston-Salem, NC