Des Moines, Washington vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 37.3% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,326 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Greensboro
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Greensboro, NC
Compared to Des Moines, Greensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower