Greenville, SC vs Zionsville, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Zionsville
71.4
#989 nationally
Zionsville leads in median household income ($152,788 vs $55,243). Greenville leads in cost of living index (93 vs 124). Greenville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Zionsville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 71.4 (#989) |
| Population | 74,266 | 32,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $703,873 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $152,788 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+16.0 |
Data coverage note: Zionsville is missing data for 1 metric that Greenville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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C-
71.4 Score
Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
Midwest
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