salaryGreensboro is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,496
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$143
👥 People living there
301,198
307,284
Commute to work
21.7 min
21.1 min
College degree
41%
43.8%
Own their home
50.5%
52.9%
Below poverty line
17%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $57,510 | $101,630 | +77% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $97,190 | +60% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $74,060 | +48% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $81,890 | +40% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,250 | $112,630 | +34% in St. Paul |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $79,730 | +33% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $58,520 | $77,490 | +32% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $97,910 | +32% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Greensboro is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,496 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Greensboro?
About $67,725 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $79,155 in St. Paul, 16% more in St. Paul.