HEAD TO HEAD
Greenville vs Spartanburg
Spartanburg leads Greenville on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Greenville, SC
wins 2 of 5 factors
Spartanburg, SC
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Greenville | Spartanburg |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 86 | 89 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 75 | 77 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 81 ◆ | 79 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 56 | 58 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 85 ◆ | 61 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Greenville | Spartanburg |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $315K | $280K |
| Typical rent | $1,544/mo | $1,473/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.2°C | 15.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day | 4.54 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #61 | #160 |
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.