Hartsville, SC vs Landrum, SC

Landrum is moderately more affordable than Hartsville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Hartsville scores 72 compared to 63 for Landrum, 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 $485/month in Landrum — a 72% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Landrum has cheaper rent, Hartsville actually has lower median home values ($188,800 vs $194,700).

Median household income in Hartsville is $47,720 compared to $41,161 in Landrum (+15.9%). 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, more than the 14.1% in Landrum.

Climate-wise, Hartsville is notably warmer with an average of 64.7°F compared to 61.3°F in Landrum. Landrum receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 45.3" in Hartsville.