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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Greenville, MS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Memphis, TN area

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.6K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 30.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,297
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Greenville, MS

Population:28K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$47K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$399K

Greenville, MS

The Magnolia State

28K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, this city has a population of 28K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major banking center
  • •NASCAR headquarters
  • •Queen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Greenville, MS vs Charlotte, NC

🏠Housing
↑ 72.2%
Greenville, MS
$1,434
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$1,035
more
📦Other
↑ 18.1%
Greenville, MS
$1,445
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$262
more
🏥Healthcare
↑ 30.4%
Greenville, MS
$489
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$149
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 12.0%
Greenville, MS
$1,073
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$129
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 13.3%
Greenville, MS
$873
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$116
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 5.4%
Greenville, MS
$493
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$26.60
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$514
To$1,630
↑ $1,116
1 Bed
From$609
To$1,710
↑ $1,101
2 Bed
From$668
To$1,870
↑ $1,202
3 Bed
From$932
To$2,300
↑ $1,368
Greenville, MSZIP-level data

1BR range: $770–$890/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340–$2,310/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$5,807
Monthly in Greenville, MS
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$1,718
Difference

Home Values

Greenville
Charlotte
$47K
Median Value
$399K
↓ -24.6%
YoY Change
↓ -1.1%
↓ -46.6%
5-Year Change
↑ +40.8%
$42K - $51K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 750% more expensive than Greenville

Calculate payment - GreenvilleCalculate payment - Charlotte

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $225
Per year
Monthly Difference
$18.75
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Greenville, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Greenville, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Greenville
Charlotte
55 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
34.4%
Good Air Days
46.2%
99 High
Climate Risk
97 High
🌊🌡🫨
Top Hazards
🌊🌪💨
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days
▲+2.8°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.9°F
54 days
Heat Days >95°F
36 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Mississippi and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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