Anderson, SC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Anderson, South Carolina?
$3,570 / month
for a family, 33.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,840 for the year for a family.
$2,533 / month
for a single person, 46.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,400 for the year for a single person.

Anderson cost of living score
87.7
Less expensive
12.3% lower
than the US average
1.8% lower
than the South Carolina average
Anderson, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.3% lower than the U.S. average and 1.8% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Anderson, SC

Housing costs in Anderson?
A typical home costs $222,900, which is 34.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 14.2% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Anderson costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Anderson?
To live comfortably in Anderson, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Anderson?
The cost of living in Anderson, SC is fairly low compared to other cities. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, the city of Anderson has a cost of living index of 86.2, which is 14% lower than the national average. This makes it an ideal location for those looking for affordable housing options and a reasonable cost of living without sacrificing quality goods and services. Prices for basic goods and services are generally cheaper compared to many other towns in the area, making it one of the more budget-friendly places to live in South Carolina.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAndersonSouth CarolinaUnited States
  87.789.3100.0
  96.795.8100
  116.5102.7100.0
  66.676.6100.0
  $222,900$259,900$338,100
  103103.9100
  73.786.8100.0
  79.476.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Anderson is a wonderful place to live! We’ve moved around quite abit. We had searched many places and one day by accident I came across Anderson on the internet. We  More

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Anderson has much to offer! Two well know established colleges, Lake Hartwell, Lake Secession, parks galore, plenty of shopping, two Wal-Marts, plenty of grocery stores,  More

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Over 15 years ago

To be quite honest I came to Anderson with City Snobbery... "these hicks and their camping stores every 5 feet, damn john deer, redneck fools" etc. I was miserable  More

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