Median rent is 13% lower in Greenville ($1,274/mo vs $1,459/mo). Buying is cheaper in Greenville, where the median home runs $197,400 versus $342,000. Households earn more in Clearfield ($75,429 vs $63,574 a year). Taken together, Greenville is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 94.9 against 94.9 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Clearfield, UT.
City A
Clearfield, UT
City B
Greenville, TX
How much would you need to earn in Greenville, TX to maintain your standard of living from Clearfield, UT?
Equivalent salary in Greenville, TX
$74,986
You could earn $14 less (0% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Clearfield
Utah
Greenville
Texas
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Greenville at $1,274/mo compared to $1,459/mo in Clearfield (13% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Clearfield: the median home is $342,000 versus $197,400 in Greenville — 42% more expensive.
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Texas has no state income tax, while Utah tops out at 4.65% — giving Greenville a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 4.85% in Utah and 6.25% in Texas; Clearfield has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Clearfield
Income tax: 4.65%
Sales tax: 4.85%
Greenville
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Clearfield if you prioritize higher median household income ($75,429/yr).
Pick Greenville if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,274/mo median).
Pick Greenville if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Clearfield cheaper than Greenville?
Greenville is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 94.9 versus 94.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Greenville.
How much is rent in Clearfield vs Greenville?
Median rent is $1,459/mo in Clearfield, UT and $1,274/mo in Greenville, TX. Greenville, TX has the lower rent by about 13%.
Which has higher salaries — Clearfield or Greenville?
Median household income is $75,429 in Clearfield, UT and $63,574 in Greenville, TX. Clearfield, UT has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Clearfield or Greenville?
Texas has no state income tax. Utah has a top rate of 4.65%.
What salary do I need in Greenville to match my Clearfield income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Clearfield, UT is equivalent to roughly $99,981 in Greenville, TX (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology