Estill, SC vs Walterboro, SC

Estill is moderately more affordable than Walterboro, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Estill scores 62 compared to 73 for Walterboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walterboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Estill is $760/month compared to $865/month in Walterboro — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Estill is more affordable at $79,500 median vs $170,500.

Median household income in Estill is $36,547 compared to $48,366 in Walterboro (-24.4%). While Walterboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Estill spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Walterboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.2°F vs 67.2°F). Walterboro receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 45" in Estill.