Florence, SC  Cost of Living

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Florence, SC Cost of Living

Florence, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 79.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 20.4 percent lower than the U.S. average and 10.9 percent higher than the average for South Carolina.

A typical home costs $197,600, which is 41.6 percent less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.0 percent less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Florence costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1 percent cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.0 percent cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

To live comfortably in Florence, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $37,800 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Florence is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Florence, South Carolina is more expensive.

Florence cost of living is 79.6

COST OF LIVINGFlorenceSouth CarolinaUSA
  79.689.3100
  95.595.8100
  97.8102.7100
  56.176.6100
  $197,600$259,900$338,100
  100.6103.9100
  77.886.8100
  82.376.3100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews
    Keep looking - 11/1/2022
    The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,... Read More

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    Incredibly boring, lacks culture, things to do. - 2/28/2020
    Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about... Read More

    Florence is much larger than you think - 10/23/2019
    I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages... Read More


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    ZIP CODES IN FLORENCE, SC
    29501 29505 29506 29541

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