Williston, SC vs Yemassee, SC

Williston is moderately more affordable than Yemassee, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Williston scores 61 compared to 70 for Yemassee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yemassee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Williston is $685/month compared to $736/month in Yemassee — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Williston is more affordable at $104,000 median vs $169,800.

Median household income in Williston is $35,968 compared to $36,923 in Yemassee (-2.6%). Yemassee does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Williston spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.9% in Yemassee.

Climate-wise, Yemassee is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 63.9°F in Williston. Williston receives more rainfall at 46.2" per year compared to 45" in Yemassee.