Chester, SC vs Jackson, SC

Jackson is moderately more affordable than Chester, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 70 compared to 64 for Jackson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chester can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $905/month compared to $540/month in Jackson — a 68% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jackson has cheaper rent, Chester actually has lower median home values ($106,400 vs $192,000).

Median household income in Chester is $41,231 compared to $37,067 in Jackson (+11.2%). While Chester is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Jackson.

Climate-wise, Jackson is notably warmer with an average of 65.4°F compared to 61°F in Chester. Jackson receives more rainfall at 44.1" per year compared to 42.4" in Chester.