Cayce, SC vs Spartanburg, SC

Spartanburg is moderately more affordable than Cayce, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Cayce scores 87 compared to 79 for Spartanburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cayce can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cayce is $1,358/month compared to $1,043/month in Spartanburg — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Spartanburg has cheaper rent, Cayce actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $185,300).

Median household income in Cayce is $58,095 compared to $51,193 in Spartanburg (+13.5%). While Cayce is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cayce spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.4% in Spartanburg.

Climate-wise, Cayce is notably warmer with an average of 65.5°F compared to 61.3°F in Spartanburg. Spartanburg receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 43.7" in Cayce.