salaryGreensboro is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Greensboro to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$129
👥 People living there
562,218
301,198
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
39.2%
41%
Own their home
61.8%
50.5%
Below poverty line
15.5%
17%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $30,060 | -21% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $59,730 | -21% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $74,060 | +19% in Greensboro |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $46,090 | +18% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $60,830 | -17% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $49,910 | -17% in Greensboro |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $120,540 | -14% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $82,860 | -14% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $58,316 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $66,344 in Greensboro, 11% more in Albuquerque.
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