Scranton, SC vs Ward, SC

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Ward, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Scranton scores 62 compared to 66 for Ward, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ward can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scranton is $807/month compared to $795/month in Ward — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ward has cheaper rent, Scranton actually has lower median home values ($83,000 vs $115,600).

Median household income in Scranton is $26,250 compared to $55,625 in Ward (-52.8%). While Ward is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scranton spend roughly 36.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.2% in Ward. The Ward ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64.7°F vs 67.1°F). Scranton receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 44.8" in Ward.