Chesnee, SC vs Estill, SC

Estill is moderately more affordable than Chesnee, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Chesnee scores 66 compared to 62 for Estill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chesnee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesnee is $839/month compared to $760/month in Estill — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Estill is more affordable at $79,500 median vs $109,800.

Median household income in Chesnee is $39,375 compared to $36,547 in Estill (+7.7%). While Chesnee is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesnee spend roughly 25.6% of their income on rent, more than the 25% in Estill.

Climate-wise, Estill is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 61.3°F in Chesnee. Chesnee receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 45" in Estill.