Fort Mill, SC vs Summerville, SC

Summerville is moderately more affordable than Fort Mill, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Fort Mill scores 115 compared to 103 for Summerville, 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 $1,414/month in Summerville — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Summerville is more affordable at $295,700 median vs $457,000.

Median household income in Fort Mill is $127,537 compared to $78,621 in Summerville (+62.2%). 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 21.6% in Summerville.

Climate-wise, Summerville is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 61°F in Fort Mill. Summerville receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 42.4" in Fort Mill.