City comparison
No. Irving's crime index is 99 versus 214 in Greensboro, and its violent crime index is 78 versus 235, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Greensboro is cheaper. Median rent is $1,172 a month versus $1,619 in Irving.
Safety is where Greensboro and Irving split most clearly. Irving scores 115 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,172 in Greensboro and $1,619 in Irving.
Irving 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 Irving 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
Greensboro and Irving are 1,002 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,172 a month in Greensboro to $1,619 a month in Irving, up $447 a month (38%).
Median household income goes from $61,515 in Greensboro to $81,830 in Irving, up $20,315 (33%).
The crime index goes from 214 in Greensboro to 99 in Irving, down 115 points (54%).
The move
Irving and Greensboro are 1,002 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,172 a month in Greensboro, down $447 a month (28%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $61,515 in Greensboro, down $20,315 (25%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 214 in Greensboro, up 115 points (116%).
Greensboro, NC
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Irving, TX
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Rent
28% cheaper
Greensboro rent is 28% cheaper than Irving
Greensboro
Winner$1,172/mo
Irving
$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,172 a month in Greensboro versus $1,619 in Irving, so Greensboro is 28% cheaper. That's roughly $447/month back in your pocket ($5,364/year). Over five years that's $26,820 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Irving, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Greensboro is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
33% higher
Irving's median income is 33% higher than Greensboro
Greensboro
$61,515
Irving
Winner$81,830
Median household income is $81,830 in Irving versus $61,515 in Greensboro, so typical pay runs 33% higher in Irving (about $20,315 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, Irving 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
54% lower crime
Irving's crime index is 54% lower than Greensboro
Greensboro
214 (100 = avg)
Irving
Winner99 (100 = avg)
Irving's crime index is 99 versus 214 in Greensboro (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 54% lower in Irving. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Irving is the easier city. Greensboro can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
33% more comfortable
Irving weather is 33% more comfortable than Greensboro
Greensboro
56°F avg · 67°F highs · comfort 75/100
Irving
Winner70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Greensboro averages about 56°F (67°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). Greensboro averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Irving sits near 70°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving 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
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 28% 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.
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 33% higher ($81,830), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 70°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Irving is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 54% lower than Greensboro (99 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.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Irving scores 60/100 versus 37/100 in Greensboro. Rent is $1,619/month in Irving and $1,172/month in Greensboro, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Irving still pays more locally ($81,830 median income vs $61,515), which can offset the lease if your field pays Irving rates.
Median income is $81,830 in Irving versus $61,515 in Greensboro.
Irving is ahead on safety (60/100 vs 37/100); Greensboro is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,172/month rent plus $61,515 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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