HEAD TO HEAD
Greenville vs Kingsport
Greenville and Kingsport split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Greenville, NC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Kingsport, TN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Greenville | Kingsport |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 91 | 91 |
| Affordable to rent | 80 | 82 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 81 ◆ | 67 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 ◆ | 49 |
| Big-city amenities | 37 | 60 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Greenville | Kingsport |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $246K | $246K |
| Typical rent | $1,392/mo | $1,350/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.2°C | 13.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.22 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #259 | #167 |
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.