Greenville, NC vs Wilmington, NC

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Greenville is 22.1% cheaper than Wilmington. With a cost index of 79 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Greenville to Wilmington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $983/month compared to $1,311/month in Wilmington — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $213,100 median vs $350,300.

Median household income in Greenville is $50,564 compared to $63,900 in Wilmington (-20.9%). The higher salaries in Wilmington 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 24.6% in Wilmington.