salaryGreensboro is 9% 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
$1,789
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$129
👥 People living there
545,970
301,198
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.7 min
College degree
25.5%
41%
Own their home
50.1%
50.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $46,600 | -41% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $60,830 | -40% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $82,860 | -34% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $59,730 | -24% in Greensboro |
| Physician Assistant | $155,440 | $120,540 | -22% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $126,960 | -22% in Greensboro |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $93,460 | -22% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $49,910 | -21% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $54,542 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $66,344 in Greensboro, 15% more in Fresno.