City Analysis/Comparison

Raleigh vs Winston-Salem

Side-by-side rent vs buy analysis comparing these two markets

Overall Comparison

Winston-Salem has an edge

Winston-Salem currently favors renting, with better rent-to-price dynamics.

Raleigh, NC
RENT

100% confidence

Median Home Price

$474,087.73

Median Rent

$1,667.86/mo

Price-to-Rent Ratio

23.7

Property Tax RateTIE

0.84%

Price Change (1Y)

-2.4%

Break-Even YearsTIE

N/A

10-Year Wealth Difference

−$331,063

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Winston-Salem, NC
RENT

98% confidence

Median Home PriceBETTER

$277,642.65

Median RentBETTER

$1,544.89/mo

Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER

15.0

Property Tax RateTIE

0.84%

Price Change (1Y)BETTER

+0.8%

Break-Even YearsTIE

N/A

10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER

−$127,059

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Key Differences

Home Prices

Raleigh's median home price of $474,087.73 is higher than Winston-Salem's $277,642.65 by 71%.

Monthly Rent

Renting in Raleigh costs $1,667.86/mo compared to $1,544.89/mo in Winston-Salem—a difference of $122.97/mo.

Buy vs Rent Verdict

Both cities currently favor renting.

Break-Even Timeline

Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.

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