Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Greenville is 19% more affordable than Denver. A $75,000 salary in Denver is equivalent to $60,381 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. Denver has a housing index of 152 while Greenville sits at 85 (national average = 100). The median home in Denver costs $520,000 compared to $250,000 in Greenville, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,900 in Denver versus $1,200 in Greenville.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Denver scores 102 while Greenville scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Denver (104) are higher than Greenville (103). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Denver is $72,661 compared to $48,912 in Greenville. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Greenville.
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