Orangeburg, SC vs Spartanburg, SC

Orangeburg is moderately more affordable than Spartanburg, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Orangeburg scores 68 compared to 79 for Spartanburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spartanburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orangeburg is $765/month compared to $1,043/month in Spartanburg — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orangeburg is more affordable at $145,000 median vs $185,300.

Median household income in Orangeburg is $33,066 compared to $51,193 in Spartanburg (-35.4%). While Spartanburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Orangeburg spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.4% in Spartanburg.

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