HEAD TO HEAD
Florence vs Greenville
Greenville leads Florence on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Florence, SC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Greenville, SC
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Florence | Greenville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 94 ◆ | 86 |
| Affordable to rent | 82 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 78 | 81 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 | 56 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 45 | 85 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Florence | Greenville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $194K | $315K |
| Typical rent | $1,334/mo | $1,544/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.6°C | 16.2°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day | 4.47 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #228 | #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.