Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Greenville is 10% more affordable than Colorado Springs. A $75,000 salary in Colorado Springs is equivalent to $67,857 in Greenville.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Greenville sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $250,000 in Greenville, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $1,200 in Greenville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Greenville scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are higher than Greenville (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $48,912 in Greenville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Greenville.
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