salaryGreensboro is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$133
👥 People living there
301,198
481,031
Commute to work
21.7 min
23 min
College degree
41%
54%
Own their home
50.5%
50.7%
Below poverty line
17%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $98,800 | +17% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $34,860 | +16% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $100,930 | $114,940 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $58,480 | $52,110 | -11% in Raleigh |
| Civil Engineer | $93,460 | $101,440 | +9% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $65,860 | +8% in Raleigh |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,750 | $33,100 | +8% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $78,980 | +7% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $63,419 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $92,099 in Raleigh, 28% more in Raleigh.