St. George, SC vs Walterboro, SC

St. George, SC and Walterboro, SC have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.2% difference in their overall index. St. George scores 70 while Walterboro scores 73 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. George is $800/month compared to $865/month in Walterboro — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. George is more affordable at $124,200 median vs $170,500.

Median household income in St. George is $31,950 compared to $48,366 in Walterboro (-33.9%). While Walterboro is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. George spend roughly 30% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Walterboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 67.2°F). Walterboro receives more rainfall at 45" per year compared to 43.7" in St. George.