Hollywood, SC vs Lake Wylie, SC

Hollywood is moderately more affordable than Lake Wylie, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Hollywood scores 107 compared to 118 for Lake Wylie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lake Wylie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hollywood is $1,142/month compared to $1,517/month in Lake Wylie — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hollywood is more affordable at $450,400 median vs $464,200.

Median household income in Hollywood is $77,415 compared to $112,113 in Lake Wylie (-30.9%). While Lake Wylie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hollywood spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Lake Wylie.

Climate-wise, Hollywood is notably warmer with an average of 66.5°F compared to 61°F in Lake Wylie. Hollywood receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 42.4" in Lake Wylie.