Median rent is 11% lower in Greenville ($1,312/mo vs $1,481/mo). Buying is cheaper in Murfreesboro, where the median home runs $402,100 versus $487,500. Households earn more in Murfreesboro ($80,108 vs $71,472 a year). Taken together, Greenville is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 96.6 against 97.0 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Murfreesboro, TN.
City A
Greenville, SC
City B
Murfreesboro, TN
How much would you need to earn in Murfreesboro, TN to maintain your standard of living from Greenville, SC?
Equivalent salary in Murfreesboro, TN
$75,296
You'd need $296 more (0% higher).
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
Greenville
South Carolina
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
👥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 $1,312/mo compared to $1,481/mo in Murfreesboro (11% gap). Median home values are within 18% of each other: $487,500 in Greenville and $402,100 in Murfreesboro.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Greenville
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Murfreesboro
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is available for Murfreesboro (avg AQI 38.0) but not yet for Greenville.
Pick Murfreesboro if you prioritize higher median household income ($80,108/yr).
Pick Greenville if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,312/mo median).
Is Greenville cheaper than Murfreesboro?
Greenville is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 96.6 versus 97.0 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Greenville.
How much is rent in Greenville vs Murfreesboro?
Median rent is $1,312/mo in Greenville, SC and $1,481/mo in Murfreesboro, TN. Greenville, SC has the lower rent by about 11%.
Which has higher salaries — Greenville or Murfreesboro?
Median household income is $71,472 in Greenville, SC and $80,108 in Murfreesboro, TN. Murfreesboro, TN 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 — Greenville or Murfreesboro?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Murfreesboro to match my Greenville income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Greenville, SC is equivalent to roughly $100,394 in Murfreesboro, TN (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
