Duncan, SC vs St. Matthews, SC

St. Matthews is moderately more affordable than Duncan, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Duncan scores 78 compared to 70 for St. Matthews, 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 $825/month in St. Matthews — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Matthews is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $182,500.

Median household income in Duncan is $51,596 compared to $55,351 in St. Matthews (-6.8%). St. Matthews offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Duncan spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in St. Matthews.

Climate-wise, St. Matthews 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 St. Matthews.