Tega Cay, SC Cost of Living


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Tega Cay cost of living score
100.4
More expensive
0.4% higher
than the US average
12.4% higher
than the South Carolina average
Tega Cay, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Tega Cay, SC

Housing costs in Tega Cay?
A typical home costs $523,400, which is 54.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 101.4% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tega Cay costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Tega Cay?
To live comfortably in Tega Cay, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $100,440 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tega Cay?
Tega Cay is a lovely place to live, and its cost of living is quite reasonable. The city has an overall cost of living index that is 7% lower than the national average, making it a great choice for those looking for an affordable place to call home. Housing costs are also quite reasonable in Tega Cay – prices tend to be about 11% lower than the national average – making it a budget-friendly option for those looking to buy or rent in this area. Additionally, other goods and services such as groceries, transportation, health care, and utilities are all significantly less expensive than what you would find elsewhere in the country. All in all, Tega Cay provides a great quality of life at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTega CaySouth CarolinaUnited States
  100.489.3100.0
  102.495.8100
  111.5102.7100.0
  144.776.6100.0
  $523,400$259,900$338,100
  100.9%103.9%100.0%
  93.286.8100.0
  92.376.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Love the casualness of Tega Cay. Lake Wylie is beautiful and not crowded and fishing is good. Good schools, nice people. Needs more restaurants,  More

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Tega Cay SC is one of the youngest small incorporated cities in South Carolina. Tega Cay is just minutes south of Charlotte located on a peninsula of Lake Wylie.   More

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My husband and I are considering a move from San Diego, CA to North or South Carolina later this year. It's time for us to cash out on our tiny little southern  More

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