Greenwood, SC vs Spartanburg, SC

Greenwood is moderately more affordable than Spartanburg, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Greenwood scores 68 compared to 79 for Spartanburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spartanburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenwood is $826/month compared to $1,043/month in Spartanburg — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenwood is more affordable at $123,400 median vs $185,300.

Median household income in Greenwood is $40,253 compared to $51,193 in Spartanburg (-21.4%). While Spartanburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenwood spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 24.4% in Spartanburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.1°F vs 61.3°F). Spartanburg receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 42" in Greenwood.