salaryGreensboro is 19% 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
$2,109
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$129
👥 People living there
185,604
301,198
Commute to work
26.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
40.8%
41%
Own their home
54.1%
50.5%
Below poverty line
15%
17%
Unemployment
5.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $46,600 | -38% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $60,830 | -24% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $126,960 | -21% in Greensboro |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $30,060 | -17% in Greensboro |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $58,480 | +13% in Greensboro |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $93,460 | +12% in Greensboro |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,330 | $30,750 | -10% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $82,860 | -9% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $48,810 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $66,344 in Greensboro, 35% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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