Relocation profile · Federal data
Greenville, NC
LiveAbility 69.2/100 places Greenville #7 of 387 (top third of scored metros).
- 88.4
- Cost index (US=100)
- $1,095
- 2BR rent / mo
- $62,017
- Median salary
- 69.2
- LiveAbility Score
The verdict
As of June 2026, Greenville ranks #7 of 387 US metros on the LiveAbility Score (69.2/100), with its strongest marks in safety and climate.
- #7
- of 387 US metros · Excellent
- 11,046,024
- metro-area population
- 365
- violent crimes per 100K (state-level)
- 2,703
- schools in the state (NCES)
Weakest dimension: job market (38/100). Weigh every dimension against your own priorities, use the City Finder to re-rank by what matters to you.
According to PlainRelocate's LiveAbility composite (BEA, BLS, HUD, FBI, NCES, EPA, NOAA, and FEMA inputs), Greenville ranks #7 of 387 scored US metros by LiveAbility Score (highest score = #1). Cost-of-living index 88.4 (100 = national average), median 2-bedroom rent $1,095/mo, median salary $62,017; LiveAbility Score 69.2/100, strongest in safety and climate.
Signature: LiveAbility 69.2/100 places Greenville #7 of 387 (top third of scored metros).
Purchasing power opens up: BEA RPP 88.4 lands in the cheaper third of scored metros (cuts at 91.5 / 97.0). Median 2BR rent $1,095/mo.
LiveAbility 69.2/100 puts Greenville in the top third (#7 of 387).
BLS OEWS total employment in the Greenville area is 73,420.
Greenville vs all US metros by LiveAbility Score
Where this metro's LiveAbility Score falls among every scored US metro (composite placement, not a desirability verdict)
69 Top 2% higher than 98% of 387 US metros
Metros banded by LiveAbility Score (0–100)
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Source PlainRelocate LiveAbility Score · June 2026
Greenville housing and rent
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Greenville MSA; housing RPP 57.3 (100 = national average); 2BR $1,095/mo.
Greenville wages and employment
Greenville posts 73,420 total employment with median salary $62,017 against a cheaper-than-average RPP.
Top Occupations by Employment
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $81,670 |
| Retail Salespersons | $29,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | $41,110 |
| Cashiers | $27,720 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,600 |
Schools & Education
State-level education data for the Greenville area from NCES.
Childcare Costs
State-average childcare costs for the Greenville area (DOL data).
Life Score Breakdown
Greenville's composite Life Score is 66.5/100 (C+), computed across 7 of 7 dimensions.
LiveAbility Score
View full rankings →Greenville ranks #7 out of 387 metros with a LiveAbility Score of 69.2/100 - a composite of 8 of 8 quality-of-life dimensions from federal data. Customize the weights to match your priorities →
Greenville - dimension scores
Percentile vs all US metros (100 = best in the nation for that dimension)
- Safety
Safety
94 /100
- Climate
Climate
87 /100
- Air quality
Air quality
86 /100
- Cost of living
Cost of living
85 /100
- Housing
Housing
83 /100
- Low hazard
Low hazard
42 /100
- Schools
Schools
40 /100
- Job market
Job market
38 /100
What this shows Greenville's strongest dimensions are safety and climate; its weakest among scored dims is job market at 38/100. Default weights: cost 18%, jobs & housing 15% each, safety & schools 12%, air & hazard 10%, climate 8%.
Compare Greenville to
Metros near Greenville on cost, LiveAbility, or wages
Nearest out-of-state neighbors to Greenville on BEA RPP, LiveAbility, or BLS median salary, a different lens than the size-ranked list.
Similar cost of living (BEA RPP)
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, BLS OES, FBI UCR, NCES, DOL, EPA June 2026
Greenville cost figures follow BEA Regional Price Parities and HUD Fair Market Rents; Greenville wages and LiveAbility inputs follow BLS OEWS plus the federal sources listed in methodology. This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Scores are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation. How this data is sourced.
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Thinking about Greenville?
Greenville runs a $62,017 median salary at a 88.4 cost index, ranking #7 of 387 nationally on LiveAbility.
- See exactly what Greenville's pay and cost figures mean for your own budget. Salary calculator
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- A cheaper cost index and a higher LiveAbility score don't always point the same direction -- here's how to weigh the trade-off. Cost vs quality guide
Cost, salary and score figures are federal-data percentiles, not a move recommendation.