salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,314
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$129
👥 People living there
203,711
301,198
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
30.5%
41%
Own their home
50.8%
50.5%
Below poverty line
19%
17%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus 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 | Columbus | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $30,060 | +45% in Greensboro |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $46,090 | +28% in Greensboro |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,520 | +25% in Greensboro |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $58,480 | +23% in Greensboro |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $100,930 | +23% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $126,960 | +22% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $60,830 | +22% in Greensboro |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $57,510 | +21% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,496 in Greensboro.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,398 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $66,344 in Greensboro, 6% more in Greensboro.