salaryGreensboro is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$189
👥 People living there
301,198
977,670
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
41%
33.2%
Own their home
50.5%
57.6%
Below poverty line
17%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $78,810 | +30% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $58,940 | +26% in Jacksonville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $36,630 | +22% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $94,960 | +13% in Jacksonville |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,750 | $34,360 | +12% in Jacksonville |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,190 | $41,040 | +10% in Jacksonville |
| Physician Assistant | $120,540 | $132,350 | +10% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $93,460 | $102,280 | +9% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $64,277 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 12% more in Jacksonville.
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