Port Royal, SC Cost of Living


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Port Royal cost of living score
104.3
More expensive
4.3% higher
than the US average
16.8% higher
than the South Carolina average
Port Royal, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.3% higher than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Port Royal, SC

Housing costs in Port Royal?
A typical home costs $283,100, which is 16.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.9% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Port Royal costs $1,480 per month, which is 3.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.0% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Port Royal?
To live comfortably in Port Royal, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $54,360 for a family, and $52,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Port Royal?
Port Royal, SC is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living in Port Royal is 8% lower than the average cost of living in the United States, which makes it a great choice for those looking for a more budget-friendly option. Housing costs are especially low, with the median home value being $139,400 – well below the national median of $220,000. Transportation costs are also low with an average gas price of just over $2.00 per gallon and public transportation fares starting at only $1.50 per ride. All these factors make Port Royal an attractive option for those looking to reduce their living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPort RoyalSouth CarolinaUnited States
  104.389.3100.0
  100.495.8100
  104.7102.7100.0
  75.476.6100.0
  $283,100$259,900$338,100
  106.9%103.9%100.0%
  66.286.8100.0
  94.676.3100.0

   100=National Average

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