HEAD TO HEAD
Greenville vs Hilton Head Island
Greenville leads Hilton Head Island on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Greenville, SC
wins 3 of 5 factors
Hilton Head Island, SC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Greenville | Hilton Head Island |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 86 ◆ | 72 |
| Affordable to rent | 75 ◆ | 57 |
| Climate comfort | 81 | 99 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 | 66 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 85 ◆ | 48 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Greenville | Hilton Head Island |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $315K | $527K |
| Typical rent | $1,544/mo | $2,037/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.2°C | 20.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.8 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #61 | #216 |
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.