Ridgeland, SC Cost of Living


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Ridgeland cost of living score
86.2
Less expensive
13.8% lower
than the US average
3.5% lower
than the South Carolina average
Ridgeland, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.8% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Ridgeland, SC

Housing costs in Ridgeland?
A typical home costs $348,600, which is 3.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.1% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ridgeland costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Ridgeland?
To live comfortably in Ridgeland, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ridgeland?
The cost of living in Ridgeland, SC is relatively low when compared to other regions in the US. The median home value for Ridgeland is estimated at around $142,621, which is more than 10% lower than the national average. In addition, the mean rent price for a two-bedroom apartment in the area is around $631 per month. Food costs are also quite affordable, with groceries costing approximately 8% less than they do nationally. Other expenses such as utilities and transportation are also slightly below average when compared to other regions in the country. All in all, Ridgeland offers an extremely reasonable cost of living that allows its residents to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRidgelandSouth CarolinaUnited States
  86.289.3100.0
  95.595.8100
  102.2102.7100.0
  79.776.6100.0
  $348,600$259,900$338,100
  101.7%103.9%100.0%
  82.286.8100.0
  69.376.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Ridgeland is a wonderful town to grow up in. I've lived here for 29 years. The public school system here is very far behind and most of the people here have to pay extra  More

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