salaryGreensboro is 3% 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
$1,397
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$129
👥 People living there
276,854
301,198
Commute to work
19.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
31.2%
41%
Own their home
43%
50.5%
Below poverty line
26%
17%
Unemployment
7.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $46,600 | -37% in Greensboro |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $30,060 | -35% in Greensboro |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $58,380 | -25% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $60,830 | -25% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $59,730 | -22% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $49,910 | -21% in Greensboro |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $57,510 | -20% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $82,860 | -16% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $58,135 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $66,344 in Greensboro, 19% more in Greensboro.