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
$1,849
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$129
👥 People living there
252,583
301,198
Commute to work
25.8 min
21.7 min
College degree
36.9%
41%
Own their home
74.4%
50.5%
Below poverty line
9.4%
17%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $30,060 | -23% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $46,600 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $58,480 | +16% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $84,250 | -15% in Greensboro |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $41,240 | +8% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $82,860 | -7% in Greensboro |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $57,510 | -7% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $74,060 | +6% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $56,890 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $66,344 in Greensboro, 55% more in Chesapeake.