Dillon, SC vs Westminster, SC

Dillon is moderately more affordable than Westminster, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Dillon scores 61 compared to 65 for Westminster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Westminster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dillon is $624/month compared to $583/month in Westminster — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Westminster has cheaper rent, Dillon actually has lower median home values ($110,000 vs $175,600).

Median household income in Dillon is $34,964 compared to $38,393 in Westminster (-8.9%). While Westminster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dillon spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Westminster.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.5°F vs 61.4°F). Westminster receives more rainfall at 49" per year compared to 42.6" in Dillon.