Bonneau Beach, SC vs Surfside Beach, SC

Bonneau Beach is moderately more affordable than Surfside Beach, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Bonneau Beach scores 94 compared to 105 for Surfside Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Surfside Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonneau Beach is $1,306/month compared to $1,274/month in Surfside Beach — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Surfside Beach has cheaper rent, Bonneau Beach actually has lower median home values ($227,000 vs $412,100).

Median household income in Bonneau Beach is $57,561 compared to $74,202 in Surfside Beach (-22.4%). While Surfside Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonneau Beach spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Surfside Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 64°F). Bonneau Beach receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 48.5" in Surfside Beach.