salaryGreensboro is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$155
👥 People living there
301,198
208,772
Commute to work
21.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
41%
30%
Own their home
50.5%
38.1%
Below poverty line
17%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.1%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $89,120 | +91% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $92,920 | +53% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $45,310 | +51% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $77,310 | +32% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $57,510 | $73,580 | +28% in Rochester |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $59,490 | +19% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $28,630 | $33,850 | +18% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $148,150 | +17% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $62,694 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Rochester?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $50,919 in Rochester, 30% more in Greensboro.