Mayo, SC vs Summerton, SC

Summerton is moderately more affordable than Mayo, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Mayo scores 63 compared to 56 for Summerton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mayo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mayo is $591/month compared to $355/month in Summerton — a 67% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Summerton is more affordable at $153,100 median vs $159,200.

Median household income in Mayo is $47,384 compared to $35,893 in Summerton (+32%). While Mayo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mayo spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Summerton.

Climate-wise, Summerton is notably warmer with an average of 65°F compared to 61.3°F in Mayo. Mayo receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 43.7" in Summerton.