HEAD TO HEAD
Charleston vs Greenville
Greenville leads Charleston on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Charleston, SC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Greenville, SC
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Charleston | Greenville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 78 | 86 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 58 | 75 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 92 ◆ | 81 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 63 ◆ | 56 |
| Big-city amenities | 82 | 85 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Charleston | Greenville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $436K | $315K |
| Typical rent | $2,024/mo | $1,544/mo |
| Average temperature | 19°C | 16.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.7 kWh/m²/day | 4.47 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #75 | #61 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.