Barnwell, SC vs St. Matthews, SC

Barnwell is moderately more affordable than St. Matthews, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Barnwell scores 61 compared to 70 for St. Matthews, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Matthews can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnwell is $545/month compared to $825/month in St. Matthews — a 34% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnwell is more affordable at $137,300 median vs $146,600.

Median household income in Barnwell is $43,239 compared to $55,351 in St. Matthews (-21.9%). While St. Matthews is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnwell spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in St. Matthews.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.9°F vs 65°F). Barnwell receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 43.7" in St. Matthews.