Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Greenville is 8% more affordable than Dallas. A $75,000 salary in Dallas is equivalent to $69,175 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. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Greenville sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $250,000 in Greenville, a difference of $60,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $1,200 in Greenville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Dallas scores 97 while Greenville scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) are lower than Greenville (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $48,912 in Greenville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Greenville.
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