Hartsville, SC vs Johnston, SC

Johnston is moderately more affordable than Hartsville, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Hartsville scores 72 compared to 65 for Johnston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartsville is $834/month compared to $803/month in Johnston — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Johnston is more affordable at $100,400 median vs $188,800.

Median household income in Hartsville is $47,720 compared to $34,957 in Johnston (+36.5%). While Hartsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartsville spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 27.6% in Johnston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.7°F vs 67.1°F). Hartsville receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 44.8" in Johnston.