salaryGreensboro is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$181
👥 People living there
301,198
1,642,323
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.6 min
College degree
41%
33.6%
Own their home
50.5%
57.3%
Below poverty line
17%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $47,530 | +58% in Phoenix |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $85,050 | +40% in Phoenix |
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $61,780 | +33% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,610 | $78,080 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $28,630 | $34,920 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $100,830 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $102,520 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,190 | $44,950 | +21% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $66,752 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $87,717 in Phoenix, 24% more in Phoenix.