Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, an affordable Triad city with craftsman houses.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 91
Median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
Housing: 82 vs 100
Groceries: 96 vs 100
Utilities: 102 vs 100
Transportation: 97 vs 100
Healthcare: 96 vs 100
Greensboro offers three colleges, affordable craftsman homes, and a quieter pace than Charlotte or Raleigh. Below-average costs make it a solid North Carolina value.