Greensboro, North Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 92.8, which is 7.2 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, while the typical home is valued around $244,800. Households earn a median of $61,515 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 43. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$61,515
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,172
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$244,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
92.8
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,159
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,213
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,330
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,703
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
92.8
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
87.7
Services
80.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $116,660 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $94,670 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $58,140 |
| ⚡Electrician | $57,380 |
| 📊Accountant | $80,680 |
| 🔧Plumber | $59,090 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | $134,890 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $76,170 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $134,690 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $56,510 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
301,198
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
43.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
35
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,230
Per month
Avg Home Value
$273,320
Census ACS
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.6%
What is the cost of living index for Greensboro?
Greensboro has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 92.8. The US national average is 100, so Greensboro is 7.2 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Greensboro?
The median gross rent in Greensboro is $1,172 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Greensboro?
The median household income in Greensboro is $61,515 per year.
What is the median home value in Greensboro?
The median home value in Greensboro is $244,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Greensboro?
Greensboro has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Greensboro?
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
