North Augusta, SC Cost of Living


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North Augusta cost of living score
84.6
Less expensive
15.4% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the South Carolina average
North Augusta, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for South Carolina.

North Augusta, SC

Housing costs in North Augusta?
A typical home costs $204,500, which is 39.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.3% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in North Augusta costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford North Augusta?
To live comfortably in North Augusta, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about North Augusta?
North Augusta, SC is an affordable place to live. Costs are substantially lower than cities of comparable size and amenities. Housing costs are particularly appealing - the median home value in North Augusta is $135,000, which is a considerable discount compared to the U.S. median home value of $231,200. Renters in North Augusta can also benefit from favorable prices with a median rent of only $761 per month. In addition, utilities costs and groceries are notably less expensive than in other areas of the country, making it a very cost-effective place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNorth AugustaSouth CarolinaUnited States
  84.689.3100.0
  95.795.8100
  96.5102.7100.0
  66.576.6100.0
  $204,500$259,900$338,100
  106.2%103.9%100.0%
  84.386.8100.0
  90.776.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

After 6 years here, I can say this is not a good place to be. Mostly backwards, outdated thinking from anyone you encounter. People here are suspicious of outsiders and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I love living in North Augusta! We have a wonderful, tight knit in our small town. The river and riverfront are absolutely gorgeous and it's a great place to hike, walk,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Really like it here--lived in HHI before (WAY too expensive). Small town feel but with big city right across the river. Does have some of that small-town gossip going  More

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