Lancaster, SC Cost of Living


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Lancaster cost of living score
99.5
Less expensive
0.5% lower
than the US average
11.4% higher
than the South Carolina average
Lancaster, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5% lower than the U.S. average and 11.4% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Lancaster, SC

Housing costs in Lancaster?
A typical home costs $259,200, which is 23.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.3% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lancaster costs $860 per month, which is 39.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Lancaster?
To live comfortably in Lancaster, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lancaster?
The cost of living in Lancaster, SC is quite affordable. The median home price is just under $150,000 and the overall cost of living index is 86.2 which is significantly lower than the national average. There are a variety of housing options to choose from, ranging from single-family homes to apartments and townhouses. The city also boasts some great amenities such as parks, restaurants, shopping centers and more, all at a reasonable cost. Overall, this makes Lancaster an excellent place to live for those looking for a relatively low-cost place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLancasterSouth CarolinaUnited States
  99.589.3100.0
  94.795.8100
  109.8102.7100.0
  67.476.6100.0
  $259,200$259,900$338,100
  103.6%103.9%100.0%
  107.186.8100.0
  80.176.3100.0

   100=National Average

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