Alcolu, SC vs Due West, SC

Alcolu is moderately more affordable than Due West, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Alcolu scores 65 compared to 76 for Due West, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Due West can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alcolu is $685/month compared to $936/month in Due West — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alcolu is more affordable at $166,400 median vs $178,500.

Median household income in Alcolu is $41,917 compared to $52,059 in Due West (-19.5%). While Due West is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alcolu spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.6% in Due West.

Climate-wise, Alcolu is notably warmer with an average of 64.7°F compared to 61.1°F in Due West. Alcolu receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 42" in Due West.