St. Matthews, SC vs Summit, SC

St. Matthews is moderately more affordable than Summit, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. St. Matthews scores 70 compared to 80 for Summit, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Summit can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Matthews is $825/month compared to $1,011/month in Summit — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Matthews is more affordable at $146,600 median vs $200,400.

Median household income in St. Matthews is $55,351 compared to $76,250 in Summit (-27.4%). While Summit 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. Matthews spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Summit.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65°F vs 64.3°F). Summit receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 43.7" in St. Matthews.