salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,266
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$129
👥 People living there
212,421
301,198
Commute to work
19.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
29.7%
41%
Own their home
60.5%
50.5%
Below poverty line
15%
17%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Greensboro for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Des Moines | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,410 | $30,060 | +47% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $81,810 | $60,830 | -26% in Greensboro |
| Plumber | $75,040 | $57,510 | -23% in Greensboro |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | $37,190 | -20% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $61,360 | $49,910 | -19% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $56,910 | $46,600 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,880 | $41,240 | -16% in Greensboro |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,940 | $38,260 | -13% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Des Moines and Greensboro cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $60,762 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $66,344 in Greensboro, 7% more in Des Moines.