Lincolnville, SC vs Ward, SC

Ward is moderately more affordable than Lincolnville, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Lincolnville scores 72 compared to 66 for Ward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lincolnville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lincolnville is $610/month compared to $795/month in Ward — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lincolnville has cheaper rent, Ward actually has lower median home values ($115,600 vs $220,600).

Median household income in Lincolnville is $36,538 compared to $55,625 in Ward (-34.3%). Ward offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lincolnville spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Ward.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 67.1°F). Lincolnville receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 44.8" in Ward.