Greenwood, SC vs Union, SC

Union is moderately more affordable than Greenwood, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Greenwood scores 68 compared to 64 for Union, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenwood 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 $789/month in Union — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Union is more affordable at $103,400 median vs $123,400.

Median household income in Greenwood is $40,253 compared to $34,112 in Union (+18%). While Greenwood 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, less than the 27.8% in Union.

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