Greenville, AL vs La Fayette, AL

La Fayette is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 63 compared to 56 for La Fayette, 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 Greenville is $728/month compared to $540/month in La Fayette — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Fayette is more affordable at $101,300 median vs $117,800.

Median household income in Greenville is $40,744 compared to $32,999 in La Fayette (+23.5%). 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 Greenville spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in La Fayette.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.1°F vs 66.6°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 55.2" per year compared to 48.8" in La Fayette.