In a Forbes list of America’s Most Overpriced Cities, Greensboro and Charlotte ranked 13th and 20th respectively. The ranking is based on four factors: housing affordability, cost of living, median salaries for college graduates, and unemployment rate.
#13. Greensboro, N.C.
MSA: Greensboro-High Point, NC
Housing Affordability: 75.8%
Unemployment Rate: 10.5%
Median Salary (for college grads): $51,100
Cost-of-Living: 96#20. Charlotte, N.C.
MSA: Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord, NC-SC
Housing Affordability: 68.5%
Unemployment Rate: 10.5%
Median Salary (for college grads): $58,200
Cost-of-Living: 96
By far, California and Florida had the most cities on the list. Los Angeles came in first, followed by Fresno and Miami.
