salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,107
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$129
👥 People living there
222,771
301,198
Commute to work
21 min
21.7 min
College degree
36.6%
41%
Own their home
47.8%
50.5%
Below poverty line
25.7%
17%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Greensboro for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baton Rouge | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $15,080 | $30,060 | +99% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $33,260 | $46,600 | +40% in Greensboro |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $46,090 | +25% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $48,710 | $60,830 | +25% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $102,070 | $126,960 | +24% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $59,680 | $74,060 | +24% in Greensboro |
| Software Developer | $101,900 | $125,190 | +23% in Greensboro |
| Nursing Assistant | $31,220 | $38,260 | +23% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge and Greensboro cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $61,378 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $66,344 in Greensboro, 19% more in Greensboro.
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