Fort Mill, SC vs Port Royal, SC

Port Royal is moderately more affordable than Fort Mill, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Fort Mill scores 115 compared to 107 for Port Royal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Mill can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Mill is $1,437/month compared to $1,606/month in Port Royal — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Mill has cheaper rent, Port Royal actually has lower median home values ($298,000 vs $457,000).

Median household income in Fort Mill is $127,537 compared to $70,330 in Port Royal (+81.3%). While Fort Mill is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Mill spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Port Royal.

Climate-wise, Port Royal is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 61°F in Fort Mill. Port Royal receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 42.4" in Fort Mill.