salaryGreensboro is 16% 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
$2,334
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$129
👥 People living there
214,169
301,198
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
21.4%
41%
Own their home
66.8%
50.5%
Below poverty line
9.9%
17%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $50,324 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $66,344 in Greensboro, 67% more in Fontana.