Chapin, SC Cost of Living


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Chapin cost of living score
90.4
Less expensive
9.6% lower
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the South Carolina average
Chapin, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Chapin, SC

Housing costs in Chapin?
A typical home costs $420,200, which is 24.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.7% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chapin costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.0% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Chapin?
To live comfortably in Chapin, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $80,640 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chapin?
The cost of living in Chapin, SC is generally considered to be very affordable. The median home price for the area is $168,000, which is well below the national average of $231,200. Additionally, there are no state income taxes on residents in South Carolina. This makes it easier to save and invest your money. Utility bills such as electricity and gas are also quite low compared to other areas of the country. In terms of food and groceries, grocery stores in Chapin offer competitive prices that can help you stay within budget. All things considered, it's easy to see why many people find living in Chapin both comfortable and affordable.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChapinSouth CarolinaUnited States
  90.489.3100.0
  99.795.8100
  117.4102.7100.0
  112.476.6100.0
  $420,200$259,900$338,100
  107.5%103.9%100.0%
  92.686.8100.0
  92.376.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Excellent schools with superior ratings. Very clean community with a huge lake to use for boating. Ample amount of restaurants to visit that are both good and welcoming  More

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Over 2 years ago

Amazingly beautiful area with some of the kindest residents. 5 star schools and beautiful Lake Murray is our perfect retirement forever place we chose after vacationing  More

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Moved to Chapin, SC officially 7/2017 after the arduous process of having new home plans done - and redone, finalizing the purchase of our property, two moves, split  More

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