Pine Ridge, SC vs St. Matthews, SC

Pine Ridge is moderately more affordable than St. Matthews, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Pine Ridge scores 61 compared to 70 for St. Matthews, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Matthews can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pine Ridge is $702/month compared to $825/month in St. Matthews — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pine Ridge is more affordable at $107,700 median vs $146,600.

Median household income in Pine Ridge is $54,286 compared to $55,351 in St. Matthews (-1.9%). St. Matthews does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pine Ridge spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in St. Matthews.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.7°F vs 65°F). Pine Ridge receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 43.7" in St. Matthews.