Bluffton, SC vs Mount Pleasant, SC

Bluffton is moderately more affordable than Mount Pleasant, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Bluffton scores 136 compared to 152 for Mount Pleasant, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Pleasant can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bluffton is $2,187/month compared to $2,026/month in Mount Pleasant — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Pleasant has cheaper rent, Bluffton actually has lower median home values ($444,500 vs $667,100).

Median household income in Bluffton is $105,463 compared to $121,364 in Mount Pleasant (-13.1%). While Mount Pleasant is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bluffton spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Mount Pleasant.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.5°F vs 67.2°F). Bluffton receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 44.3" in Mount Pleasant.