Simpsonville, SC Cost of Living


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Simpsonville cost of living score
91.3
Less expensive
8.7% lower
than the US average
2.2% higher
than the South Carolina average
Simpsonville, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.7% lower than the U.S. average and 2.2% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Simpsonville, SC

Housing costs in Simpsonville?
A typical home costs $330,300, which is 2.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.1% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Simpsonville costs $1,320 per month, which is 7.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Simpsonville?
To live comfortably in Simpsonville, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $63,360 for a family, and $46,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Simpsonville?
Simpsonville, SC is a great place to live due to its low cost of living. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index, Simpsonville has an index of 90.7, which is well below the national average of 100. The median home cost in Simpsonville is $214,000, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, groceries are significantly cheaper in Simpsonville than most other places in the US. Overall, living in Simpsonville can be affordable and comfortable without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSimpsonvilleSouth CarolinaUnited States
  91.389.3100.0
  100.295.8100
  97.5102.7100.0
  95.176.6100.0
  $330,300$259,900$338,100
  102.4%103.9%100.0%
  81.786.8100.0
  93.176.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in this city for 30 years and I've seen so many changes! This is a great place to live! I've owned a business in town for 10 years and I feel safe. If I have  More

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Over 10 years ago

Nice suburb of Greenville, growing in diversity and culture. Competing healthcare providers (important!). Upscale manufacturing in the area (BMW and Michelin) results  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived in Simpsonville for 9 years. Too long. It's a dirty little town with lots of crime and police. City government is mostly dependent on traffic fines and they  More

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