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
$1,797
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$129
👥 People living there
291,467
301,198
Commute to work
22.3 min
21.7 min
College degree
57.3%
41%
Own their home
52.3%
50.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
17%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $46,600 | +22% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $74,060 | -20% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $84,250 | -17% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $59,730 | +16% in Greensboro |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $30,060 | -15% in Greensboro |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $41,240 | -12% in Greensboro |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $100,930 | -11% in Greensboro |
| Truck Driver | $53,280 | $58,480 | +10% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $57,106 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $66,344 in Greensboro, 33% more in Durham.