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Is Greenville, MI expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7993% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$68,253about $5,688/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$184,20045% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,960 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Michigan. It is number 153 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Greenville
$1,799
Saline
$1,761
Benton Harbor
$941
Ecorse
$1,234
Temperance
$1,461
Lapeer
$1,592
Westwood
$995

How much do households earn in Greenville?

Under $25k
18.0%
$25k–50k
25.9%
$50k–100k
42.4%
$100k–150k
7.1%
$150k+
2.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Greenville

SizeGreenvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$826$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,083$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,156$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Greenville overall?

Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
82
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
100
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Greenville, so the Michigan figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Greenville

🏛️ Property tax$2,027a year · 1.10% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$113a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Greenville

Commute to work24.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $521 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,799
Owning
$1,278

Owning assumes a typical $184,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,420 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Greenville, MI?

Renting in Greenville costs a median of about $1,799 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.

How much do I need to make to live in Greenville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,960 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Greenville cheap or expensive?

Greenville is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $68,253. It ranks 153rd cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Greenville?

The median homeowner in Greenville pays $2,027 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.

Is Greenville more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Greenville?

The median home value in Greenville is $184,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

8,995 people live in Greenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.