Laurens, SC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Laurens, South Carolina?
$1,920 / month
for a family, 64.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,040 for the year for a family.
$2,067 / month
for a single person, 56.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,800 for the year for a single person.

Laurens cost of living score
77
Less expensive
23.0% lower
than the US average
13.8% lower
than the South Carolina average
Laurens, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.0% lower than the U.S. average and 13.8% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Laurens, SC

Housing costs in Laurens?
A typical home costs $120,000, which is 64.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.8% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Laurens costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 35.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Laurens?
To live comfortably in Laurens, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Laurens?
The cost of living in Laurens, SC is relatively low compared to other cities in the area. According to Bestplaces.net, the cost of living index score for Laurens is 81.9, which is 19.1% lower than the national average. This means that housing costs and other basic necessities are significantly cheaper than the rest of the country. In addition, Laurens has a fairly high median income, with a household income of $40,517 that is higher than both state and national averages. All of this makes Laurens an affordable place to live with plenty of opportunities for employment and growth.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLaurensSouth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  93.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock102.7100.0
  39.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$259,900$338,100
  103.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock86.8100.0
  70.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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