Greenville, TX vs Temple, TX

Temple is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 91 compared to 86 for Temple, 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 $1,274/month compared to $1,174/month in Temple — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Temple has cheaper rent, Greenville actually has lower median home values ($197,400 vs $220,300).

Median household income in Greenville is $63,574 compared to $64,945 in Temple (-2.1%). Temple 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 24% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Temple.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 67.1°F). Greenville receives more rainfall at 38.3" per year compared to 36.4" in Temple.