What is a pro or con of living in Greenville, South Carolinacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 15% cheaper in Greenville.

What salary do I need to live in Greenville, South Carolina copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $46,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina could decrease to $39,846 in Greenville, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 13.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,846 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Greenville
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Greenville, SC

Compared to Raleigh, Greenville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

14.0% lower

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. Greenville, SC

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