Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Greensboro, NC
VS
New Haven, CT
🏆 Greensboro leads 17 of 22 categories
Greensboro
North Carolina
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.7 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$55,051 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
243⚠ High
Population
297,202 ✓ Larger
New Haven
Connecticut
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
98.6
Median Household Income
$54,305
Violent Crime Index
141⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
135,736
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Greensboro, NC
Pros
Rent averages $354/mo less ($1,048 vs $1,402)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.5%)
Homes cost $39k less ($197,200 vs $236,500)
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.7)
Milder winters — January highs near 50°F vs 38°F
6% cheaper overall cost of living than New Haven
Cons
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
New Haven, CT
Pros
42% less violent crime than Greensboro
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 89°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,402/mo
Violent crime (534.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3587.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 5.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Greensboro
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 92.7 vs 98.6 (100 = US avg)
Greensboro
Median Income
$746
$55,051 vs $54,305/yr
Greensboro
Median Home Value
$39k less
$197,200 vs $236,500
Greensboro
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.5% vs 7.8% unemployment
Greensboro
Summer Heat
6.5°F warmer
July avg high 88.6°F vs 82.1°F
New Haven
Violent Crime
42% lower
534.8 vs 923.7 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | New Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.7 ✓ Cheaper | 98.6 |
| Median Home Value | $197,200 ✓ Lower | $236,500 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,048 ✓ Lower | $1,402⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $55,051 ✓ Higher | $54,305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.4 min ✓ Shorter | 21.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 9.7% | 11.6% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 210⚠ High | 153⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 243⚠ High | 141⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 161⚠ High ✓ Safer | 171⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (107) | B+ (107) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.1:1 | 12.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% ✓ Higher | 38.5% |
| High School or Higher | 90.1% ✓ Higher | 85.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Guilford County Schools | New Haven School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer | 38.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.6°F ✓ Warmer | 82.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9" | 41.8" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 7.1" ✓ Less | 33.6" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 297,202 ✓ Larger | 135,736 |
| Median Age | 34.0 ✓ Older | 31.0 |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.6% ✓ Higher | 28.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% ✓ More | 22.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.6% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Greensboro's cost of living index is 92.7 vs New Haven's 98.6 (US average = 100).
Greensboro is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Greensboro leads 17 of 22 categories. Greensboro wins 17 and New Haven wins 5. 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 New Haven or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($197,200 vs $236,500 median home), income ($55,051 vs $54,305), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Greensboro, NC and New Haven, CT are about 518 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.