Anderson, SC vs Gaffney, SC

Gaffney is moderately more affordable than Anderson, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Anderson scores 78 compared to 69 for Gaffney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Anderson 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 $822/month in Gaffney — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gaffney is more affordable at $141,100 median vs $199,600.

Median household income in Anderson is $44,321 compared to $41,214 in Gaffney (+7.5%). The higher salaries in Anderson partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Anderson spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.9% in Gaffney.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.9°F vs 62.1°F). Anderson receives more rainfall at 46.3" per year compared to 43.3" in Gaffney.