Edgefield, SC vs Homewood, SC

Edgefield is moderately more affordable than Homewood, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Edgefield scores 67 compared to 71 for Homewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Homewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgefield is $849/month compared to $779/month in Homewood — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Homewood has cheaper rent, Edgefield actually has lower median home values ($108,900 vs $183,300).

Median household income in Edgefield is $37,500 compared to $44,466 in Homewood (-15.7%). While Homewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgefield spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Homewood.

Climate-wise, Edgefield is notably warmer with an average of 67.1°F compared to 64°F in Homewood. Homewood receives more rainfall at 48.5" per year compared to 44.8" in Edgefield.