Greenville, NC vs Jacksonville, NC

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Jacksonville, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 79 compared to 86 for Jacksonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jacksonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $983/month compared to $1,268/month in Jacksonville — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Jacksonville actually has lower median home values ($191,700 vs $213,100).

Median household income in Greenville is $50,564 compared to $54,069 in Jacksonville (-6.5%). The higher salaries in Jacksonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 28.1% in Jacksonville.