Cost of Living in South Carolina
The cost of living in South Carolina is 6% lower than the national average
| Cost of Living in South Carolina | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|
| Housing (Buy and Rent) | 21% lower |
| Utilities (Monthly) | 4% higher |
| Food | 2% higher |
| Healthcare | 6% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
Summary
The cost of living in South Carolina is 6% lower than the national average. Housing is 21% lower than the national average, while utilities are 4% higher. When it comes to basic necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% higher than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs 1% lower.
Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 6% lower in South Carolina compared to the national average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 1% lower.
The Cost of Living in South Carolina Largest Cities Compared to the National Average
This is how much pricier or cheaper it is to live in South Carolina’s 10 largest cities compared to the national average.
The cost of living in South Carolina varies depending on the city you live in. The priciest city in South Carolina is Hilton Head Island, where the cost of living is 10% higher compared to the state average and 3% higher than in the rest of the U.S. The cheapest major city in South Carolina is Columbia, with a cost of living 5% lower below the state average and 11% lower than the national average.
| City, State | Compared to State Average | Compared to National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 10% higher | 3% higher |
| Charleston, SC | 6% higher | 0% |
| Beaufort, SC | 4% higher | 3% lower |
| Camden, SC | 1% lower | 7% lower |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 1% lower | 7% lower |
| Greenville, SC | 2% lower | 8% lower |
| Anderson, SC | 3% lower | 9% lower |
| Spartanburg, SC | 4% lower | 10% lower |
| Sumter, SC | 4% lower | 10% lower |
| Columbia, SC | 5% lower | 11% lower |