salaryGreensboro is 10% 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
$1,983
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,622
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$84,017
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$334,100
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,943
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$90
$129
👥 People living there
2,711,226
301,198
Commute to work
33.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
44.3%
41%
Own their home
46%
50.5%
Below poverty line
16.8%
17%
Unemployment
8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chicago for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chicago | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $103,380 | $57,510 | -44% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $82,820 | $46,600 | -44% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $107,810 | $60,830 | -44% in Greensboro |
| Electrician | $102,350 | $58,380 | -43% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $80,440 | $49,910 | -38% in Greensboro |
| HVAC Technician | $77,960 | $58,520 | -25% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,390 | $59,730 | -24% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $165,660 | $126,960 | -23% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chicago or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Chicago?
About $53,785 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Chicago or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $84,017 in Chicago and $66,344 in Greensboro, 27% more in Chicago.