salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.8 minutes. Most homes (91.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,680 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 93 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Greenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Greenville
| Size | Greenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,287 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,799 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Greenville overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Greenville, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Greenville
Life in Greenville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Greenville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,063 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $357,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Greenville, WI?
Renting in Greenville costs a median of about $1,417 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Greenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,680 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Greenville cheap or expensive?
Greenville is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.4% of the typical household income of $127,238. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Greenville?
The median homeowner in Greenville pays $4,523 a year in property taxes, about 1.27% of the median home value.
Is Greenville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% 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 $357,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,987 people live in Greenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.