Chesterfield, SC vs Duncan, SC

Chesterfield is moderately more affordable than Duncan, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Chesterfield scores 69 compared to 78 for Duncan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duncan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesterfield is $775/month compared to $1,045/month in Duncan — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chesterfield is more affordable at $161,000 median vs $182,500.

Median household income in Chesterfield is $48,167 compared to $51,596 in Duncan (-6.6%). The higher salaries in Duncan partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesterfield spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Duncan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.2°F vs 61.3°F). Duncan receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 37.9" in Chesterfield.