City comparison
Yes. Dallas's crime index is 188 versus 214 in Greensboro, and its violent crime index is 179 versus 235, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Greensboro is cheaper. Median rent is $1,172 a month versus $1,472 in Dallas.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Dallas and Greensboro. Dallas averages 67°F while Greensboro averages 56°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,472 versus $1,172.
Dallas is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Greensboro makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Dallas is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Greensboro at $1,172 average has pockets that run $972 and others at $1,572: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Dallas and Greensboro are 995 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,472 a month in Dallas to $1,172 a month in Greensboro, down $300 a month (20%).
Median household income goes from $70,518 in Dallas to $61,515 in Greensboro, down $9,003 (13%).
The crime index goes from 188 in Dallas to 214 in Greensboro, up 26 points (14%).
The move
Greensboro and Dallas are 995 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,172 a month in Greensboro to $1,472 a month in Dallas, up $300 a month (26%).
Median household income goes from $61,515 in Greensboro to $70,518 in Dallas, up $9,003 (15%).
The crime index goes from 214 in Greensboro to 188 in Dallas, down 26 points (12%).
Dallas, TX
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Rent
20% cheaper
Greensboro rent is 20% cheaper than Dallas
Dallas
$1,472/mo
Greensboro
Winner$1,172/mo
Typical rent runs $1,172 a month in Greensboro versus $1,472 in Dallas, so Greensboro is 20% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $3,600, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Greensboro still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Dallas.
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Median income
15% higher
Dallas's median income is 15% higher than Greensboro
Dallas
Winner$70,518
Greensboro
$61,515
Median household income is $70,518 in Dallas versus $61,515 in Greensboro, so typical pay runs 15% higher in Dallas (about $9,003 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Dallas is the stronger labor market on paper. Greensboro can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
12% lower crime
Dallas's crime index is 12% lower than Greensboro
Dallas
Winner188 (100 = avg)
Greensboro
214 (100 = avg)
Dallas's crime index is 188 versus 214 in Greensboro (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 12% lower in Dallas. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Dallas, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Greensboro. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
33% more comfortable
Dallas weather is 33% more comfortable than Greensboro
Dallas
Winner67°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 100/100
Greensboro
56°F avg · 67°F highs · comfort 75/100
Dallas averages about 67°F (74°F highs); Greensboro averages about 56°F (67°F highs). Dallas sits near 67°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Greensboro averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Dallas scores 33% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Greensboro if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 15% higher ($70,518), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 67°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Dallas is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 12% lower than Greensboro (188 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Greensboro
Greensboro is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 20% cheaper here at about $1,172 a month. Choose Greensboro if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
On weather alone, Dallas is the warmer market (67°F) and Greensboro the cooler (56°F). Typical leases run $1,472 and $1,172; choose the climate you will tolerate year-round, not just on a visit weekend.
Dallas still pays more locally ($70,518 median income vs $61,515), which can offset the lease if your field pays Dallas rates.
Median income is $70,518 in Dallas versus $61,515 in Greensboro.
Dallas wins on climate (67°F vs 56°F); Greensboro is the better fit if $1,172 rent and $61,515 pay matter more than daily weather.
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