Cowpens, SC vs Walterboro, SC

Cowpens is moderately more affordable than Walterboro, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Cowpens scores 69 compared to 73 for Walterboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walterboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cowpens is $815/month compared to $865/month in Walterboro — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cowpens is more affordable at $152,700 median vs $170,500.

Median household income in Cowpens is $37,168 compared to $48,366 in Walterboro (-23.2%). While Walterboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cowpens spend roughly 26.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Walterboro.

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