salaryGreensboro is 20% 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
$3,180
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$129
👥 People living there
228,295
301,198
Commute to work
30.3 min
21.7 min
College degree
63.9%
41%
Own their home
60.8%
50.5%
Below poverty line
5.2%
17%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $46,600 | -59% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $82,860 | -56% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $60,830 | -54% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,910 | -44% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $84,250 | -43% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,730 | -41% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $126,960 | -40% in Greensboro |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $74,060 | -40% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $48,194 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $66,344 in Greensboro, 195% more in Fremont.