Goose Creek, SC Cost of Living


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Goose Creek cost of living score
96.8
Less expensive
3.2% lower
than the US average
8.4% higher
than the South Carolina average
Goose Creek, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.2% lower than the U.S. average and 8.4% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Goose Creek, SC

Housing costs in Goose Creek?
A typical home costs $285,900, which is 15.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.0% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Goose Creek costs $1,380 per month, which is 3.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.6% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Goose Creek?
To live comfortably in Goose Creek, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $54,720 for a family, and $48,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Goose Creek?
The cost of living in Goose Creek, SC is relatively low compared to many other cities in the US. The median household income is $48,894 and the median home value is $181,400. This means that most residents can afford to live comfortably while still enjoying all the amenities that Goose Creek has to offer. Taxes are also relatively low, with a sales tax rate of 8 percent and no additional local or state taxes. This allows individuals and families to stretch their salaries further and enjoy more leisure time without worrying about heavy taxation.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGoose CreekSouth CarolinaUnited States
  96.889.3100.0
  98.795.8100
  95.1102.7100.0
  80.076.6100.0
  $285,900$259,900$338,100
  104.4%103.9%100.0%
  96.886.8100.0
  87.676.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 11 years ago

I was told not to bring furs, real heavy coats, and I didn't. Those things are not needed by me here. I have never seen snow here. They said it was flurrying one day,  More

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We have lived here for 10 months now and are enjoying it very much. The cost of living is low, the people are friendly, there is a real sense of community and self pride  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have lived here for just a few months. This is a small town outside of Charleston. It is close to downtown and historic Summerville. The cost of living is low and  More

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