Greenville, SC vs Lexington, SC

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 108 compared to 96 for Lexington, 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 $1,248/month compared to $1,360/month in Lexington — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Lexington actually has lower median home values ($271,200 vs $453,300).

Median household income in Greenville is $68,460 compared to $83,263 in Lexington (-17.8%). Lexington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.6% in Lexington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.3°F vs 64.3°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 45.2" in Lexington.