Spartanburg, SC Cost of Living


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Spartanburg cost of living score
84.8
Less expensive
15.2% lower
than the US average
5.0% lower
than the South Carolina average
Spartanburg, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.0% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Spartanburg, SC

Housing costs in Spartanburg?
A typical home costs $190,100, which is 43.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.9% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Spartanburg costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Spartanburg?
To live comfortably in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $36,360 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Spartanburg?
The cost of living in Spartanburg, SC is relatively low compared to many other cities in the U.S. The median income in the city is $45,000 per year, while the median home cost is only $134,400 and the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is just over $700 per month. The overall cost of goods and services in Spartanburg is also lower than most places in America. Groceries and health care expenses are particularly low, making Spartanburg an attractive option for budget conscious individuals or families looking for a new place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSpartanburgSouth CarolinaUnited States
  84.889.3100.0
  94.895.8100
  99.8102.7100.0
  55.976.6100.0
  $190,100$259,900$338,100
  103.8%103.9%100.0%
  74.686.8100.0
  85.376.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

The library system is the stellar but numbers shown here are just wrong or are outdated- the area has exploded and with growth and costs are way up and services way  More

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Over 6 years ago

Made the choice to move here 3 years ago. I am single and retired and the cost of living here is much better than a lot of places. Less traffic, unemployment rate is  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved here, from another state, 6 years ago. We love it! Real Estate is so economical. The weather is nice, year round. Summers do get hot. Great hospitals. The  More

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