Duncan, SC vs St. Stephen, SC

St. Stephen is moderately more affordable than Duncan, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Duncan scores 78 compared to 69 for St. Stephen, 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 $764/month in St. Stephen — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Stephen is more affordable at $131,400 median vs $182,500.

Median household income in Duncan is $51,596 compared to $59,688 in St. Stephen (-13.6%). St. Stephen 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 15.4% in St. Stephen.

Climate-wise, St. Stephen is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 61.3°F in Duncan. St. Stephen receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 49.7" in Duncan.