Bluffton, SC Cost of Living


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Bluffton cost of living score
104.3
More expensive
4.3% higher
than the US average
16.8% higher
than the South Carolina average
Bluffton, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.3% higher than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Bluffton, SC

Housing costs in Bluffton?
A typical home costs $466,000, which is 37.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 79.3% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bluffton costs $1,720 per month, which is 20.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.5% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Bluffton?
To live comfortably in Bluffton, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $89,280 for a family, and $60,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bluffton?
The cost of living in Bluffton, SC is relatively affordable. The median home price in the city is around $260,000, which is about 20% lower than the US national average. Additionally, monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $900, while groceries and other necessities remain below the national average as well. With its low taxes and mild climate, Bluffton is an ideal destination for those who want a high quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlufftonSouth CarolinaUnited States
  104.389.3100.0
  102.795.8100
  104.7102.7100.0
  112.676.6100.0
  $466,000$259,900$338,100
  101.1%103.9%100.0%
  79.286.8100.0
  94.676.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 9 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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