salaryGreensboro is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$106
👥 People living there
301,198
641,165
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
41%
53.8%
Own their home
50.5%
52%
Below poverty line
17%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $85,170 | +83% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $54,780 | +82% in Portland |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $105,090 | +80% in Portland |
| Plumber | $57,510 | $101,010 | +76% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $97,200 | +60% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $130,310 | +57% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $73,710 | +48% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $123,100 | +46% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Portland cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $68,112 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Portland?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $98,056 in Portland, 32% more in Portland.