Fountain Inn, SC vs Simpsonville, SC

Fountain Inn is moderately more affordable than Simpsonville, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Fountain Inn scores 86 compared to 95 for Simpsonville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Simpsonville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain Inn is $1,072/month compared to $1,322/month in Simpsonville — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fountain Inn is more affordable at $255,400 median vs $267,500.

Median household income in Fountain Inn is $72,021 compared to $79,233 in Simpsonville (-9.1%). The higher salaries in Simpsonville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain Inn spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Simpsonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.3°F vs 63.3°F). Fountain Inn receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 47" in Simpsonville.