Cost of Living · 2026

Winston-Salem, NC

Metro population: 681K

Monthly take-home

$4,814

on $75K, single filer

2-BR rent (HUD FMR)

$1,232

per month

Median home value

$230,000

+4.8% year-over-year

Left after rent

$3,582

per month on $75K

Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)

Groceries

Dining out

On a $75,000 salary in Winston-Salem, you take home about $4,814 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $1,232 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $3,582 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the Winston-Salem metro is valued at $230,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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Data from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.