Hartsville, SC vs St. Andrews, SC

Hartsville is moderately more affordable than St. Andrews, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Hartsville scores 72 compared to 77 for St. Andrews, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Andrews 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 $1,060/month in St. Andrews — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville has cheaper rent, St. Andrews actually has lower median home values ($146,700 vs $188,800).

Median household income in Hartsville is $47,720 compared to $45,321 in St. Andrews (+5.3%). Hartsville 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, less than the 28.1% in St. Andrews.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.7°F vs 64.3°F). Hartsville receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 45.2" in St. Andrews.