salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes. Most households rent (67%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,880 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Carolina. It is number 52 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenville
| Size | Greenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $829 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $871 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,094 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,307 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenville overall?
Everyday prices in the Greenville metro area are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Greenville
Life in Greenville
What jobs pay in Greenville
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $143,480 | 10.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $142,950 | 10.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,430 | 11.0% |
| Software Developer | $123,680 | 11.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $102,050 | 14.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $94,410 | 15.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,790 | 15.3% |
| Operations Manager | $91,140 | 15.8% |
| Lawyer | $82,880 | 17.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,670 | 17.6% |
| Accountant | $75,140 | 19.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,300 | 19.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,600 | 23.3% |
| Police Officer | $57,190 | 25.1% |
| Plumber | $57,080 | 25.2% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,490 | 25.9% |
| Electrician | $54,930 | 26.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $53,160 | 27.0% |
| Truck Driver | $48,980 | 29.3% |
| Carpenter | $46,750 | 30.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 | 32.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,480 | 36.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,310 | 39.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $35,910 | 40.0% |
| Firefighter | $34,430 | 41.7% |
| Restaurant Cook | $34,130 | 42.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,250 | 49.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,680 | 50.1% |
| Cashier | $27,720 | 51.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $233,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, NC?
Renting in Greenville costs a median of about $1,197 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,880 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenville cheap or expensive?
Greenville is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $53,653. It ranks 52nd cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenville?
The median homeowner in Greenville pays $2,202 a year in property taxes, about 0.94% of the median home value.
Is Greenville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 12% 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 $233,500, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
92,857 people live in Greenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.