Darlington, IN vs Hartsville, IN

Darlington is moderately more affordable than Hartsville, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Darlington scores 65 compared to 74 for Hartsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Darlington is $732/month compared to $1,031/month in Hartsville — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Darlington is more affordable at $119,700 median vs $131,300.

Median household income in Darlington is $53,417 compared to $66,875 in Hartsville (-20.1%). While Hartsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Darlington spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Hartsville.