Lakewood, SC Cost of Living


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Lakewood cost of living score
79.2
Less expensive
20.8% lower
than the US average
11.3% lower
than the South Carolina average
Lakewood, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average and 11.3% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Lakewood, SC

Housing costs in Lakewood?
A typical home costs $243,100, which is 28.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.5% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lakewood costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Lakewood?
To live comfortably in Lakewood, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lakewood?
The cost of living in Lakewood, SC is quite affordable. Groceries, healthcare, and transportation are all much lower than the national average. Housing costs are also quite low with rents averaging about $1,000 a month for a one bedroom apartment. Utility costs are also quite reasonable as electricity, heating, and water bills average significantly lower than other parts of the country. Overall, Lakewood is an attractive destination for those looking for an affordable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLakewoodSouth CarolinaUnited States
  79.289.3100.0
  92.995.8100
  105.0102.7100.0
  42.676.6100.0
  $243,100$259,900$338,100
  98.0%103.9%100.0%
  84.986.8100.0
  74.676.3100.0

   100=National Average

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