salaryGreensboro is 10% 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
$2,270
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$129
👥 People living there
280,262
301,198
Commute to work
25.9 min
21.7 min
College degree
48.2%
41%
Own their home
73.1%
50.5%
Below poverty line
5.3%
17%
Unemployment
3.5%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert 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 | Gilbert | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $30,060 | -37% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $60,830 | -28% in Greensboro |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $46,600 | -25% in Greensboro |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $63,610 | -19% in Greensboro |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $28,630 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,860 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $84,250 | -18% in Greensboro |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $37,190 | -17% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Gilbert?
About $53,931 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $66,344 in Greensboro, 99% more in Gilbert.