salaryGreensboro is 5% 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
$1,932
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$129
👥 People living there
979,539
301,198
Commute to work
23.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
59.6%
41%
Own their home
43.4%
50.5%
Below poverty line
12%
17%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $60,830 | -26% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $46,600 | -21% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $84,250 | -20% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $126,960 | -17% in Greensboro |
| Cashier | $33,940 | $28,630 | -16% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $82,860 | -15% in Greensboro |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $100,930 | -14% in Greensboro |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $120,540 | -10% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $56,818 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $66,344 in Greensboro, 52% more in Austin.