Orangeburg, SC Cost of Living


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Orangeburg cost of living score
74.2
Less expensive
25.8% lower
than the US average
16.9% lower
than the South Carolina average
Orangeburg, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% lower than the U.S. average and 16.9% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Orangeburg, SC

Housing costs in Orangeburg?
A typical home costs $131,700, which is 61.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.3% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orangeburg costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Orangeburg?
To live comfortably in Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg?
The cost of living in Orangeburg, SC is generally low compared to the national average, making it a great place for individuals and families looking for affordable housing. Groceries, health care, and utilities are all moderately priced, making it easier to stretch a budget. The median home value in Orangeburg is $100,600, which is lower than the state median of $129,900. In addition to lower housing costs, Orangeburg also offers low taxes and no income tax on Social Security benefits. Furthermore, groceries are around 8% cheaper than the national average and utility costs are about 11% below the national average. All of these factors contribute to a relatively low cost of living for residents of Orangeburg.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOrangeburgSouth CarolinaUnited States
  74.289.3100.0
  92.995.8100
  94.1102.7100.0
  37.176.6100.0
  $131,700$259,900$338,100
  103.0%103.9%100.0%
  69.386.8100.0
  71.076.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I moved to Orangeburg 7 months ago from up north and have mostly learned/adapted to enjoy it. I’ll admit I was worried about the crime statistics, but there are very  More

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Over 9 years ago

Summer stars in April/May. Too many near 100 degree days. High humidity Little to do other then work. We are not church goers so meeting people is not easy. There  More

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