salaryGreensboro is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$144
👥 People living there
301,198
690,130
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
41%
48%
Own their home
50.5%
52.4%
Below poverty line
17%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $100,930 | $119,990 | +19% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $68,780 | +13% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $142,540 | +12% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,750 | $34,420 | +12% in Nashville |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $55,770 | +12% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $94,030 | +12% in Nashville |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,550 | $38,170 | +10% in Nashville |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,240 | $45,510 | +10% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $62,244 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Nashville?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $83,445 in Nashville, 20% more in Nashville.