Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 52.6% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $114,450 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Greensboro, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher