salaryGreensboro is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Long Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$2,279
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$2,180
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$94,293
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$806,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$5,151
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$99
👥 People living there
301,198
455,548
Commute to work
21.7 min
29.9 min
College degree
41%
35.6%
Own their home
50.5%
41.2%
Below poverty line
17%
14.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Long Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $98,050 | +110% in Long Beach |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $121,980 | +101% in Long Beach |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $101,860 | +71% in Long Beach |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $135,560 | +64% in Long Beach |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $194,410 | +53% in Long Beach |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $75,740 | +52% in Long Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $122,980 | +46% in Long Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $120,540 | $161,890 | +34% in Long Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Long Beach cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Long Beach to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $73,375 a year gives the same standard of living in Long Beach.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Long Beach?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $94,293 in Long Beach, 30% more in Long Beach.