Duncan, SC vs Holly Hill, SC

Holly Hill is moderately more affordable than Duncan, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Duncan scores 78 compared to 71 for Holly Hill, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Duncan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Duncan is $1,045/month compared to $637/month in Holly Hill — a 64% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holly Hill has cheaper rent, Duncan actually has lower median home values ($182,500 vs $193,500).

Median household income in Duncan is $51,596 compared to $34,792 in Holly Hill (+48.3%). While Duncan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncan spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Holly Hill.

Climate-wise, Holly Hill is notably warmer with an average of 65°F compared to 61.3°F in Duncan. Duncan receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 43.7" in Holly Hill.