Coward, SC vs St. George, SC

Coward is moderately more affordable than St. George, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Coward scores 64 compared to 70 for St. George, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. George can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coward is $825/month compared to $800/month in St. George — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. George has cheaper rent, Coward actually has lower median home values ($104,200 vs $124,200).

Median household income in Coward is $36,250 compared to $31,950 in St. George (+13.5%). Coward offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Coward spend roughly 27.3% of their income on rent, less than the 30% in St. George.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.7°F vs 65°F). Coward receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 43.7" in St. George.