Irmo, SC Cost of Living


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Irmo cost of living score
87.4
Less expensive
12.6% lower
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the South Carolina average
Irmo, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.6% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Irmo, SC

Housing costs in Irmo?
A typical home costs $259,200, which is 23.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.3% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Irmo costs $1,440 per month, which is 0.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 22.9% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Irmo?
To live comfortably in Irmo, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $49,680 for a family, and $51,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Irmo?
The cost of living in Irmo, SC is relatively low when compared to other cities. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, Irmo ranks 17th out of the 344 largest metropolitan areas in terms of affordability. The median home value in Irmo is $178,800 and the median household income is $56,027. Property taxes are also lower than many other cities across the US at 0.50%. Eating out can be more expensive than other places, as there are fewer restaurants in the area, but groceries and basic necessities are quite affordable. In general, living in Irmo is very budget-friendly and provides a great quality of life with a reasonable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIrmoSouth CarolinaUnited States
  87.489.3100.0
  97.195.8100
  115.3102.7100.0
  71.376.6100.0
  $259,200$259,900$338,100
  112.0%103.9%100.0%
  91.786.8100.0
  93.276.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in near Annapolis MD but lived in both Savannah and Atlanta GA for twenty years. Moved to Columbia in 2009 working in IT for SC Dept of Education. Had an  More

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