Greenville, SC vs North Charleston, SC

North Charleston is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 108 compared to 99 for North Charleston, 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 $1,364/month in North Charleston — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, North Charleston actually has lower median home values ($267,700 vs $453,300).

Median household income in Greenville is $68,460 compared to $62,789 in North Charleston (+9%). The higher salaries in Greenville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 26.1% in North Charleston.

Climate-wise, North Charleston is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 63.3°F in Greenville. North Charleston receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 47" in Greenville.