What is a pro or con of living in Greensboro, North Carolinacompared to Forest, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 37% cheaper in Greensboro.

What salary do I need to live in Greensboro, North Carolina copmared to Forest, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Forest, Virginia could decrease to $43,118 in Greensboro, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FOREST vs. GREENSBORO
Cost of Living Comparison

Forest, Virginia vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 13.8% cheaper than Forest, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,118 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Forest, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Greensboro
than in Forest, Virginia

Forest, VA vs. Greensboro, NC

Compared to Forest, Greensboro is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

3.9% higher

Health

11.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Forest, Virginia vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Forest, VA vs. Greensboro, NC

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