Greenville, South Carolina has an overall cost of living index of 96.6, which is 3.4 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,312 per month, while the typical home is valued around $487,500. Households earn a median of $71,472 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$71,472
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,312
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$487,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
96.6
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
96.6
Goods
96.3
Rents / Housing
112.9
Services
78.6
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $137,250 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $93,940 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $57,720 |
| ⚡Electrician | $63,830 |
| 📊Accountant | $93,550 |
| 🔧Plumber | $59,060 |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | $100,710 |
| 👔Operations Manager | $145,290 |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | $85,350 |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | $132,550 |
| 🚛Truck Driver | $59,440 |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
72,935
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,209
Per month
Avg Home Value
$318,433
Census ACS
January Avg
45°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.2
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.4%
What is the cost of living index for Greenville?
Greenville has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 96.6. The US national average is 100, so Greenville is 3.4 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Greenville?
The median gross rent in Greenville is $1,312 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Greenville?
The median household income in Greenville is $71,472 per year.
What is the median home value in Greenville?
The median home value in Greenville is $487,500 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?
Tax data for South Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
