Abbeville, AL vs Greenville, AL

Abbeville is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Abbeville scores 55 compared to 63 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abbeville is $554/month compared to $728/month in Greenville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abbeville is more affordable at $98,000 median vs $117,800.

Median household income in Abbeville is $32,778 compared to $40,744 in Greenville (-19.6%). While Greenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abbeville spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Greenville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.8°F vs 66.1°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 55.2" per year compared to 53.9" in Abbeville.