Beech Island, SC vs North Hartsville, SC

Beech Island is moderately more affordable than North Hartsville, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Beech Island scores 70 compared to 74 for North Hartsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Hartsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beech Island is $982/month compared to $1,157/month in North Hartsville — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Beech Island has cheaper rent, North Hartsville actually has lower median home values ($99,700 vs $105,400).

Median household income in Beech Island is $31,996 compared to $59,990 in North Hartsville (-46.7%). While North Hartsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beech Island spend roughly 36.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.1% in North Hartsville. The North Hartsville ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.4°F vs 64.7°F). North Hartsville receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 44.1" in Beech Island.