Fort Mill, SC Cost of Living


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Fort Mill cost of living score
100.4
More expensive
0.4% higher
than the US average
12.4% higher
than the South Carolina average
Fort Mill, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 100.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Fort Mill, SC

Housing costs in Fort Mill?
A typical home costs $451,600, which is 33.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 73.8% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Mill costs $1,370 per month, which is 4.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 19.0% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Fort Mill?
To live comfortably in Fort Mill, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $86,400 for a family, and $48,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Mill?
The cost of living in Fort Mill, SC is very affordable. According to BestPlaces’s Cost of Living Index, the city ranks in the top 10 most affordable cities to live in the United States. The median home price is around $210 000 which is significantly lower than other areas such as Charlotte and Charleston. The average monthly rent is also much lower than other cities in North Carolina at around $900 per month. Additionally, the cost of groceries and utilities are also very reasonable compared to other areas in South Carolina. With its low cost of living and close proximity to Charlotte, Fort Mill provides a great option for those looking for an affordable place to settle down and call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort MillSouth CarolinaUnited States
  100.489.3100.0
  99.395.8100
  111.5102.7100.0
  128.076.6100.0
  $451,600$259,900$338,100
  99.3%103.9%100.0%
  84.886.8100.0
  92.176.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I am from England and I visited Fort Mill to stay with family friends in 1981 and 1986. Although that was a long time ago I enjoyed meeting wonderful friendly people and  More

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Hello. We're thinking of moving to Fort Mill from NJ this summer. My youngest will be a sophomore in high school so the quality of the school system is paramount, as is  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here two years and don't feel the school live up to the reviews. It is very crowded here and traffic is rough. The building never stops. The mayor is a  More

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