Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Aurora, IL
VS
Greensboro, NC
🏆 Greensboro leads 13 of 23 categories
Aurora
Illinois
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$85,943 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
70 ✓ Safer
Population
181,405
Greensboro
North Carolina
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,051
Violent Crime Index
243⚠ High
Population
297,202 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Aurora, IL
Pros
71% less violent crime than Greensboro
Households earn $30,892 more per year on average
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,462/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Greensboro
Longer commutes — 28.6 min average each way
Greensboro, NC
Pros
Rent averages $414/mo less ($1,048 vs $1,462)
Homes cost $44k less ($197,200 vs $241,600)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 50°F vs 31°F
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Aurora
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.7)
Cons
Median income trails Aurora by $30,892/yr
Violent crime (923.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3383.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Aurora
Median Income
$30,892
$85,943 vs $55,051/yr
Aurora
Violent Crime
71% lower
266.0 vs 923.7 per 100k
Greensboro
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 92.7 vs 102.6 (100 = US avg)
Greensboro
Median Home Value
$44k less
$197,200 vs $241,600
Greensboro
Summer Heat
4.6°F warmer
July avg high 88.6°F vs 84.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Greensboro, NC |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.6⚠ High | 92.7 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 | $197,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,462⚠ High | $1,048 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $85,943 ✓ Higher | $55,051 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.6 min⚠ High | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 12.1% ✓ Higher | 9.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 66 ✓ Safer | 210⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 70 ✓ Safer | 243⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 60 ✓ Safer | 161⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) | B+ (107) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 14.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 15.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 35.2% | 39.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 80.9% | 90.1% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Indian Prairie CUSD 204 | Guilford County Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 30.5°F | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.0°F | 88.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.5" ✓ Drier | 45.9" |
| Annual Snowfall | 27.9" | 7.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 181,405 | 297,202 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 34.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.8% ✓ Higher | 49.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% ✓ More | 22.1% |
| Over 65 | 10.5% | 13.6% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aurora's cost of living index is 102.6 vs Greensboro's 92.7 (US average = 100).
Greensboro is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Greensboro leads 13 of 23 categories. Aurora wins 10 and Greensboro wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Aurora to Greensboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($241,600 vs $197,200 median home), income ($85,943 vs $55,051), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Aurora, IL and Greensboro, NC are about 600 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.