Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greensboro, NC
VS
Murfreesboro, TN
🏆 Murfreesboro leads 13 of 22 categories
Greensboro
North Carolina
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,051
Violent Crime Index
243⚠ High
Population
297,202 ✓ Larger
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$70,451 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
111⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
153,487
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greensboro, NC
Pros
Homes cost $130k less ($197,200 vs $327,400)
Rent averages $224/mo less ($1,048 vs $1,272)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.7)
5% cheaper overall cost of living than Murfreesboro
Cons
Violent crime (923.7/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Murfreesboro by $15,400/yr
Property crime (3383.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.5% vs 4.3%)
Murfreesboro, TN
Pros
55% less violent crime than Greensboro
Households earn $15,400 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.2 pts lower (4.3%)
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $327,400
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Greensboro
Key Differences at a Glance
Greensboro
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 92.7 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Greensboro
Median Home Value
$130k less
$197,200 vs $327,400
Murfreesboro
Median Income
$15,400
$70,451 vs $55,051/yr
Murfreesboro
Violent Crime
55% lower
420.0 vs 923.7 per 100k
Murfreesboro
Unemployment
1.2 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.5% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.7 ✓ Cheaper | 97.4 |
| Median Home Value | $197,200 ✓ Lower | $327,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,048 ✓ Lower | $1,272 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $70,451 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter | 27.3 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.7% | 13.0% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 210⚠ High | 105⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 243⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 161⚠ High | 96 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) | A- (114) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | — |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% | 40.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.1% | 93.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Guilford County Schools | Rutherford County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer | 47.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.6°F | 89.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9" ✓ Drier | 55.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 297,202 ✓ Larger | 153,487 |
| Median Age | 34.0 ✓ Older | 31.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.6% | 53.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.6% ✓ More | 10.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greensboro's cost of living index is 92.7 vs Murfreesboro's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Greensboro is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Murfreesboro leads 13 of 22 categories. Greensboro wins 9 and Murfreesboro 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 Greensboro to Murfreesboro or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,200 vs $327,400 median home), income ($55,051 vs $70,451), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greensboro, NC and Murfreesboro, TN are about 369 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.