The cost of living in Winston-Salem is reflected by an index of 61, with rent index at 56. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem has a cost of living index of 61 and a rent index of 56. That makes it mid-to-high cost compared with many US cities. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 61 |
| Rent index | 56 |
| Groceries index | 64 |
| Restaurant price index | 66 |
| Local purchasing power | 97 |
| 1-bed rent in city centre | $1,398 |
| 1-bed rent outside centre | $1,118 |
Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Winston-Salem.
This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Winston-Salem with other places in the US.
The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of $1,398 per month.
Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-04-01. Salary context from BLS 2025.