Hartsville, SC vs Ninety Six, SC

Ninety Six is moderately more affordable than Hartsville, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Hartsville scores 72 compared to 68 for Ninety Six, 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 $859/month in Ninety Six — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville has cheaper rent, Ninety Six actually has lower median home values ($114,000 vs $188,800).

Median household income in Hartsville is $47,720 compared to $53,438 in Ninety Six (-10.7%). Ninety Six offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartsville spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Ninety Six.

Climate-wise, Hartsville is notably warmer with an average of 64.7°F compared to 61.1°F in Ninety Six. Hartsville receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 42" in Ninety Six.