Cheraw, SC vs Mayo, SC

Mayo is moderately more affordable than Cheraw, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Cheraw scores 66 compared to 63 for Mayo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheraw can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheraw is $806/month compared to $591/month in Mayo — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mayo has cheaper rent, Cheraw actually has lower median home values ($113,400 vs $159,200).

Median household income in Cheraw is $27,275 compared to $47,384 in Mayo (-42.4%). Mayo offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheraw spend roughly 35.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Mayo. The Mayo ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 61.3°F). Mayo receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 40.2" in Cheraw.