Fort Mill, SC vs Greenville, SC

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Fort Mill, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Fort Mill scores 115 compared to 108 for Greenville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Mill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Mill is $1,437/month compared to $1,248/month in Greenville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $453,300 median vs $457,000.

Median household income in Fort Mill is $127,537 compared to $68,460 in Greenville (+86.3%). While Fort Mill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Mill spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Greenville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61°F vs 63.3°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42.4" in Fort Mill.