salaryGreensboro is 9% 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
$2,339
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$129
👥 People living there
215,536
301,198
Commute to work
29.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
26.9%
41%
Own their home
77.2%
50.5%
Below poverty line
10.7%
17%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $46,600 | -22% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $60,830 | -21% in Greensboro |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $58,480 | +19% in Greensboro |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $30,060 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $74,060 | +14% in Greensboro |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $57,510 | +11% in Greensboro |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,650 | $30,750 | -11% in Greensboro |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $93,460 | +10% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $54,440 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $66,344 in Greensboro, 27% more in Cape Coral.