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Cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville County, SC

Part of the Greenville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,283/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 537,575 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,180 36%
Federal tax $551 17%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $318 10%
Energy $204 6%
State tax $175 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Greenville

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,136
per month
1 bedroom
$1,180
per month
2 bedroom
$1,306
per month
3 bedroom
$1,599
per month
4 bedroom
$1,911
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Greenville

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,624
per year
Individual earnings
$43,727
per year
Per capita
$42,299
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Greenville

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$273,900
Annual property tax
$1,445

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Greenville

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$168
per month · 15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$36
per month
Annual total
$2,448
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Greenville

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Greenville

State and local tax rates for South Carolina.

State income tax
6.4%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Greenville

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
23.9 min
Drive alone
75.8%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
12.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Greenville

What it costs to live in Greenville each month.

Single person
$3,283
per month
  • Rent $1,180
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $551
  • State tax $175
Couple
$4,658
per month
  • Rent $1,306
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $891
  • State tax $340
Family
$7,081
per month
  • Rent $1,599
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $891
  • State tax $340

Frequently asked questions about Greenville

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Greenville?

In Greenville, South Carolina, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,180 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,306 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,599 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Greenville?

In Greenville, South Carolina, the average household income is $74,624 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $43,727 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Greenville?

The estimated cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is approximately $3,283 per month for a single person, $4,658 for a couple, $7,081 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Greenville?

The combined sales tax rate in Greenville, South Carolina is 7.44%, which includes the South Carolina state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.44%.

Is Greenville an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Greenville, South Carolina would need approximately $3,283 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,624 per year ($6,219 per month). Greenville has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Greenville?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Greenville, South Carolina is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Greenville?

The average home value in Greenville, South Carolina is $273,900, with average annual property taxes of $1,445, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Greenville compare to other areas?

You can compare Greenville, South Carolina with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Greenville is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources