Spartanburg, SC vs Wade Hampton, SC

Spartanburg is moderately more affordable than Wade Hampton, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Spartanburg scores 79 compared to 89 for Wade Hampton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wade Hampton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Spartanburg is $1,043/month compared to $1,064/month in Wade Hampton — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Spartanburg is more affordable at $185,300 median vs $293,300.

Median household income in Spartanburg is $51,193 compared to $75,522 in Wade Hampton (-32.2%). While Wade Hampton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Spartanburg spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Wade Hampton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (61.3°F vs 63.3°F). Spartanburg receives more rainfall at 49.7" per year compared to 47" in Wade Hampton.