Lydia, SC Cost of Living


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Lydia cost of living score
74.8
Less expensive
25.2% lower
than the US average
16.2% lower
than the South Carolina average
Lydia, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.2% lower than the U.S. average and 16.2% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Lydia, SC

Housing costs in Lydia?
A typical home costs $95,900, which is 71.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.1% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lydia costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Lydia?
To live comfortably in Lydia, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lydia?
The cost of living in Lydia, SC is relatively low compared to the national average, making it a great place to live for those on a budget. The median home value is around $90,000 which is significantly lower than the national median of $200,000. Additionally, food costs are roughly 8% lower than the national averages and transportation costs are 5% lower. Renting an apartment or house can be very affordable in Lydia as well with a two-bedroom apartment costing around $700/month. Utilities such as water, sewer and electric are also much less expensive than the national average. Overall, living in Lydia offers a much more affordable lifestyle that many people find attractive when looking for a place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLydiaSouth CarolinaUnited States
  74.889.3100.0
  92.495.8100
  102.5102.7100.0
  20.176.6100.0
  $95,900$259,900$338,100
  98.1%103.9%100.0%
  121.886.8100.0
  70.976.3100.0

   100=National Average

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