Cowpens, SC Cost of Living


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Cowpens cost of living score
84.8
Less expensive
15.2% lower
than the US average
5.0% lower
than the South Carolina average
Cowpens, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.2% lower than the U.S. average and 5.0% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Cowpens, SC

Housing costs in Cowpens?
A typical home costs $169,300, which is 49.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.9% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cowpens costs $880 per month, which is 38.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Cowpens?
To live comfortably in Cowpens, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $32,400 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cowpens?
The cost of living in Cowpens, SC is relatively low compared to other areas of the country. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index for the city is 82.3, which is lower than both the US average of 100 and the South Carolina average of 90.5. The median home value in Cowpens is $148,600, significantly lower than the South Carolina median value of $209,000. Additionally, housing costs are quite affordable with a median rent price at $839 per month. The unemployment rate sits at 3.2%, slightly lower than both the national and state averages as well. Overall, Cowpens offers an affordable cost of living combined with a favorable job market
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCowpensSouth CarolinaUnited States
  84.889.3100.0
  93.795.8100
  99.8102.7100.0
  42.476.6100.0
  $169,300$259,900$338,100
  105.0%103.9%100.0%
  79.286.8100.0
  85.076.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I am a native of Cowpens. I lived elsewhere for several years but moved back here by choice, and don't intend to leave again. Some counterpoints to Brad's review:   More

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Look at this site's data on cost of living. 24% less than national average. You can't beat that. Often, a low cost of living will be associated with a high crime rate.  More

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