salaryGreensboro is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$168
👥 People living there
301,198
990,138
Commute to work
21.7 min
27.3 min
College degree
41%
47.3%
Own their home
50.5%
55.8%
Below poverty line
17%
8.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $152,100 | +226% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $216,740 | +162% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $126,960 | $301,320 | +137% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $136,140 | +124% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $141,960 | +92% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $57,510 | $107,560 | +87% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $120,540 | $223,640 | +86% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,230 | $231,560 | +75% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $71,344 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or San Jose?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $157,922 in San Jose, 58% more in San Jose.