Chesterfield, SC vs Saxon, SC

Saxon is moderately more affordable than Chesterfield, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Chesterfield scores 69 compared to 65 for Saxon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chesterfield 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 $909/month in Saxon — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chesterfield has cheaper rent, Saxon actually has lower median home values ($68,900 vs $161,000).

Median household income in Chesterfield is $48,167 compared to $28,394 in Saxon (+69.6%). While Chesterfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesterfield spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 38.4% in Saxon. The Chesterfield ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

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