salaryGreensboro is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$143
👥 People living there
301,198
310,178
Commute to work
21.7 min
32.6 min
College degree
41%
19.7%
Own their home
50.5%
24.4%
Below poverty line
17%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $106,420 | +128% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $105,540 | +73% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $208,880 | +65% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $96,900 | +62% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $47,610 | +58% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $100,930 | $157,000 | +56% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $74,300 | +49% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $119,720 | +44% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Newark cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $72,727 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Newark?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $56,147 in Newark, 18% more in Greensboro.