Anderson, SC vs Beaufort, SC

Anderson is moderately more affordable than Beaufort, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Anderson scores 78 compared to 91 for Beaufort, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beaufort can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Anderson is $965/month compared to $1,061/month in Beaufort — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Anderson is more affordable at $199,600 median vs $310,400.

Median household income in Anderson is $44,321 compared to $59,454 in Beaufort (-25.5%). While Beaufort is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Anderson spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Beaufort.

Climate-wise, Beaufort is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 61.9°F in Anderson. Anderson receives more rainfall at 46.3" per year compared to 45" in Beaufort.