salaryGreensboro is 7% 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
$1,999
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$129
👥 People living there
505,268
301,198
Commute to work
26.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
59.2%
41%
Own their home
46.4%
50.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
17%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $30,060 | +63% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $59,730 | -22% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $82,860 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $84,250 | -16% in Greensboro |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $104,050 | -13% in Greensboro |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $100,930 | -9% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $126,960 | -8% in Greensboro |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $120,540 | +8% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $55,687 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $66,344 in Greensboro, 39% more in Atlanta.