City comparison
No. Greensboro's crime index is 214 versus 236 in Tulsa, and its violent crime index is 235 versus 257, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Tulsa is cheaper. Median rent is $1,052 a month versus $1,172 in Greensboro.
Tulsa and Greensboro are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,052 in Tulsa and $1,172 in Greensboro, and median household income lands at $59,838 versus $61,515. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Tulsa costs less and Greensboro pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
Visit both if you can. Cities reveal themselves in the ordinary moments, a Tuesday morning commute, a Saturday errand run, not on a weekend visit.
The move
Tulsa and Greensboro are 903 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,052 a month in Tulsa to $1,172 a month in Greensboro, up $120 a month (11%).
Median household income goes from $59,838 in Tulsa to $61,515 in Greensboro, up $1,677 (3%).
The crime index goes from 236 in Tulsa to 214 in Greensboro, down 22 points (9%).
The move
Greensboro and Tulsa are 903 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,172 a month in Greensboro to $1,052 a month in Tulsa, down $120 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $61,515 in Greensboro to $59,838 in Tulsa, down $1,677 (3%).
The crime index goes from 214 in Greensboro to 236 in Tulsa, up 22 points (10%).
Tulsa, OK
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Greensboro, NC
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Rent
10% cheaper
Tulsa rent is 10% cheaper than Greensboro
Tulsa
Winner$1,052/mo
Greensboro
$1,172/mo
Typical rent runs $1,052 a month in Tulsa versus $1,172 in Greensboro, so Tulsa is 10% 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 $1,440, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Tulsa still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Greensboro.
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Median income
3% higher
Greensboro's median income is 3% higher than Tulsa
Tulsa
$59,838
Greensboro
Winner$61,515
Median household income is $61,515 in Greensboro versus $59,838 in Tulsa, so typical pay runs 3% higher in Greensboro (about $1,677 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
9% lower crime
Greensboro's crime index is 9% lower than Tulsa
Tulsa
236 (100 = avg)
Greensboro
Winner214 (100 = avg)
Greensboro's crime index is 214 versus 236 in Tulsa (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 9% lower in Greensboro. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Greensboro, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Tulsa. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
23% more comfortable
Tulsa weather is 23% more comfortable than Greensboro
Tulsa
Winner62°F avg · 69°F highs · comfort 92/100
Greensboro
56°F avg · 67°F highs · comfort 75/100
Tulsa averages about 62°F (69°F highs); Greensboro averages about 56°F (67°F highs). Tulsa averages around 62°F. Greensboro averages around 56°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Tulsa scores 23% 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
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Tulsa is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 10% cheaper here at about $1,052 a month. Choose Tulsa if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Pick Tulsa if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (62°F) beat Greensboro on this page's weather index by 23%. Greensboro may pay more or cost less, but Tulsa is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Greensboro is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 3% higher here ($61,515). Start with Greensboro if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Greensboro is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 9% lower than Tulsa (214 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
Weather separates these metros: $1,052/month rent in Tulsa at 62°F versus $1,172 in Greensboro at 56°F. Income runs $59,838 vs $61,515, but the daily feel of the move is the temperature gap.
With only $120 separating typical rent, run both offer letters before housing cost alone picks the city.
Safety scores read 34/100 in Tulsa and 37/100 in Greensboro.
Most movers who prioritize climate land in Tulsa; Greensboro only makes sense when 56°F matches how you want to live year-round.
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