Greenville, SC vs Rock Hill, SC

Rock Hill is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 108 compared to 95 for Rock Hill, 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 $1,279/month in Rock Hill — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greenville has cheaper rent, Rock Hill actually has lower median home values ($267,400 vs $453,300).

Median household income in Greenville is $68,460 compared to $64,770 in Rock Hill (+5.7%). Greenville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.7% in Rock Hill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.3°F vs 61°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 42.4" in Rock Hill.