Blythewood, SC vs Port Royal, SC

Blythewood is moderately more affordable than Port Royal, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Blythewood scores 96 compared to 107 for Port Royal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Royal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blythewood is $1,083/month compared to $1,606/month in Port Royal — a 33% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Blythewood has cheaper rent, Port Royal actually has lower median home values ($298,000 vs $368,300).

Median household income in Blythewood is $105,583 compared to $70,330 in Port Royal (+50.1%). Blythewood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Blythewood spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Port Royal.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 67.2°F). Port Royal receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 43.7" in Blythewood.