salaryGreensboro is 12% 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
$2,087
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$129
👥 People living there
394,432
301,198
Commute to work
28.6 min
21.7 min
College degree
33.6%
41%
Own their home
62.4%
50.5%
Below poverty line
11.9%
17%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $46,600 | -47% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $60,830 | -40% in Greensboro |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $100,930 | -29% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $126,960 | -28% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $84,250 | -26% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $74,060 | -25% in Greensboro |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $30,060 | -24% in Greensboro |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $28,630 | -24% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $52,673 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $66,344 in Greensboro, 44% more in Aurora.