Greenville, South Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 94.9, which is 5.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,248 per month, while the typical home is valued around $453,300. Households earn a median of $68,460 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$68,460
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,248
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$453,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
94.9
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,166
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,221
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,339
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,612
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
94.9
Goods
96.4
Rents / Housing
104.0
Services
83.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
6.40%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $129,550 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $90,360 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $56,420 |
| ⚡Electrician | $59,910 |
| 📊Accountant | $91,450 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
71,755
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Greenville?
Greenville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 94.9. The US national average is 100, so Greenville is 5.1 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Greenville?
The median gross rent in Greenville is $1,248 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Greenville?
The median household income in Greenville is $68,460 per year.
What is the median home value in Greenville?
The median home value in Greenville is $453,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Greenville?
Air quality data for Greenville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Greenville?
South Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 6.40% and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology