Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greensboro, NC
VS
Kenosha, WI
🏆 Greensboro leads 12 of 23 categories
Greensboro
North Carolina
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,051
Violent Crime Index
243⚠ High
Population
297,202 ✓ Larger
Kenosha
Wisconsin
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,963 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
75 ✓ Safer
Population
99,493
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greensboro, NC
Pros
More college-educated — 39.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 50°F vs 31°F
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Kenosha
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.7)
Cons
Violent crime (923.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Kenosha by $9,912/yr
Property crime (3383.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Kenosha, WI
Pros
69% less violent crime than Greensboro
Households earn $9,912 more per year on average
Cons
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Greensboro
Key Differences at a Glance
Greensboro
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 92.7 vs 102.6 (100 = US avg)
Greensboro
Summer Heat
4.8°F warmer
July avg high 88.6°F vs 83.8°F
Kenosha
Median Income
$9,912
$64,963 vs $55,051/yr
Kenosha
Violent Crime
69% lower
285.7 vs 923.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Kenosha, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.7 ✓ Cheaper | 102.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $197,200 | $194,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,048 ✓ Lower | $1,079 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $64,963 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter | 24.1 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.7% ✓ Higher | 6.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 210⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 243⚠ High | 75 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 161⚠ High | 41 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 14.7:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% ✓ Higher | 27.5% |
| High School or Higher | 90.1% ✓ Higher | 89.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Guilford County Schools | Kenosha School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer | 31.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.6°F ✓ Warmer | 83.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9" | 36.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1" ✓ Less | 36.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 297,202 ✓ Larger | 99,493 |
| Median Age | 34.0 | 36.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.6% | 58.7% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | 23.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.6% ✓ More | 13.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greensboro's cost of living index is 92.7 vs Kenosha's 102.6 (US average = 100).
Greensboro is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Greensboro leads 12 of 23 categories. Greensboro wins 12 and Kenosha wins 11. 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 Greensboro to Kenosha or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,200 vs $194,400 median home), income ($55,051 vs $64,963), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greensboro, NC and Kenosha, WI are about 621 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.