San Jose, California vs. Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greensboro, North Carolina is 61.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $94,240 in Greensboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greensboro, North Carolina is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Greensboro
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Greensboro, NC
Compared to San Jose, Greensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.5% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower