salaryGreensboro is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$127
👥 People living there
301,198
439,418
Commute to work
21.7 min
29.8 min
College degree
41%
48.7%
Own their home
50.5%
42.3%
Below poverty line
17%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $113,700 | +144% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $186,610 | +125% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $132,000 | +117% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $89,200 | +79% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $146,760 | +74% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $101,860 | +71% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $212,500 | +67% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $123,250 | +66% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $74,697 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Oakland?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $109,576 in Oakland, 39% more in Oakland.