Salary Needed to Live in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2022). Last updated July 2026.
Based on the standard guideline that rent shouldn't exceed 30% of gross income.
Assumes a 20% down payment, a 30-year fixed loan at 7.03% (the current Freddie Mac national average as of September 2026), and the standard 28% front-end debt-to-income guideline. Principal and interest only — does not include property tax, insurance, or HOA fees, which vary significantly by location.