Orangeburg, SC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Orangeburg, South Carolina?
$2,100 / month
for a family, 61.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a family.
$2,300 / month
for a single person, 51.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $27,600 for the year for a single person.

Orangeburg cost of living score
74.2
Less expensive
25.8% lower
than the US average
16.9% lower
than the South Carolina average
Orangeburg, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.8% lower than the U.S. average and 16.9% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Orangeburg, SC

Housing costs in Orangeburg?
A typical home costs $131,700, which is 61.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.3% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg?
To live comfortably in Orangeburg, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $25,200 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Orangeburg?
The cost of living in Orangeburg, SC is generally low compared to the national average, making it a great place for individuals and families looking for affordable housing. Groceries, health care, and utilities are all moderately priced, making it easier to stretch a budget. The median home value in Orangeburg is $100,600, which is lower than the state median of $129,900. In addition to lower housing costs, Orangeburg also offers low taxes and no income tax on Social Security benefits. Furthermore, groceries are around 8% cheaper than the national average and utility costs are about 11% below the national average. All of these factors contribute to a relatively low cost of living for residents of Orangeburg.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOrangeburgSouth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
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    Unlock$259,900$338,100
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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Orangeburg 7 months ago from up north and have mostly learned/adapted to enjoy it. I’ll admit I was worried about the crime statistics, but there are very  More

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Over 10 years ago

Summer stars in April/May. Too many near 100 degree days. High humidity Little to do other then work. We are not church goers so meeting people is not easy. There  More

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