Darlington, SC Cost of Living


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Darlington cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
16.2% lower
than the South Carolina average
Darlington, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 16.2% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Darlington, SC

Housing costs in Darlington?
A typical home costs $131,100, which is 61.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.6% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Darlington costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Darlington?
To live comfortably in Darlington, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Darlington?
Darlington, SC is a great place to live as the cost of living is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to Best Places, Darlington has an overall cost of living index of 84.7, which is lower than the national average of 100. This means that goods and services here are relatively more affordable than other places around the country. Grocery prices are notably cheaper, with basic items like bread, eggs, and milk costing significantly less than what you would find in bigger cities. Housing costs also tend to be lower than the state and national averages due to the abundance of available homes on the market. All in all, it's an excellent place for those looking to stretch their dollar further and save money on day-to-day expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDarlingtonSouth CarolinaUnited States
  74.889.3100.0
  92.295.8100
  102.5102.7100.0
  22.276.6100.0
  $131,100$259,900$338,100
  103.1%103.9%100.0%
  76.686.8100.0
  70.276.3100.0

   100=National Average

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