salaryGreensboro is 18% 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
$2,597
$1,496
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,210
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$66,344
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$244,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
92.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$2,286
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$129
👥 People living there
190,748
301,198
Commute to work
27.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
47.2%
41%
Own their home
35.2%
50.5%
Below poverty line
12.9%
17%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Greensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $46,600 | -52% in Greensboro |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $60,830 | -50% in Greensboro |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,730 | -41% in Greensboro |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $82,860 | -39% in Greensboro |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $126,960 | -35% in Greensboro |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $49,910 | -34% in Greensboro |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $84,250 | -31% in Greensboro |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $120,540 | -26% in Greensboro |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Greensboro cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Greensboro to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $49,063 a year gives the same standard of living in Greensboro.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Greensboro?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $66,344 in Greensboro, 44% more in Glendale.