Bennettsville, SC vs Johnston, SC

Bennettsville is moderately more affordable than Johnston, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Bennettsville scores 59 compared to 65 for Johnston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Johnston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bennettsville is $650/month compared to $803/month in Johnston — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bennettsville is more affordable at $82,700 median vs $100,400.

Median household income in Bennettsville is $40,889 compared to $34,957 in Johnston (+17%). Bennettsville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bennettsville spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 27.6% in Johnston.

Climate-wise, Johnston is notably warmer with an average of 67.1°F compared to 63.4°F in Bennettsville. Johnston receives more rainfall at 44.8" per year compared to 40.2" in Bennettsville.