salaryGreensboro is 15% 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
$2,666
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$129
👥 People living there
236,254
301,198
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.7 min
College degree
77.1%
41%
Own their home
41.3%
50.5%
Below poverty line
7.4%
17%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $100,930 | -35% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $126,960 | -35% in Greensboro |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $30,060 | -35% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $66,980 | $46,600 | -30% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $84,250 | -29% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $60,830 | -28% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $59,730 | -25% in Greensboro |
| Electrician | $75,930 | $58,380 | -23% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $51,173 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $66,344 in Greensboro, 131% more in Arlington.