salaryGreensboro is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$127
👥 People living there
301,198
528,706
Commute to work
21.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
41%
37.1%
Own their home
50.5%
51.7%
Below poverty line
17%
13.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $171,460 | +107% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $94,080 | +102% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $111,460 | +83% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $103,390 | +73% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $74,440 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $122,540 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $178,540 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $93,460 | $130,150 | +39% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $68,919 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $94,176 in Sacramento, 30% more in Sacramento.