Timmonsville, SC vs Walterboro, SC

Timmonsville is moderately more affordable than Walterboro, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Timmonsville scores 63 compared to 73 for Walterboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Walterboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Timmonsville is $826/month compared to $865/month in Walterboro — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Timmonsville is more affordable at $88,000 median vs $170,500.

Median household income in Timmonsville is $32,736 compared to $48,366 in Walterboro (-32.3%). 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 Timmonsville spend roughly 30.3% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Walterboro. The Walterboro 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 67.2°F). Timmonsville receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 45" in Walterboro.