Chester County, SC Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
80.7
Less expensive
19.3% lower
than the US average
9.6% lower
than the South Carolina average
Chester South Carol County, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.6% higher than the average for South Carolina.

Chester County, SC

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $177,400, which is 47.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 31.7% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester 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 Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester South Carol County, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, SC County is approximately 80.7, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that it can be more affordable to live in this county compared to other places around the US. Along with this lower cost of living comes a median house value of $177,400, which is significantly less than the national average of $338,100. This makes Chester County an attractive area for potential homeowners looking for an affordable place to settle down.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterSouth CarolinaUnited States
  80.789.3100.0
  92.795.8100
  108.8102.7100.0
  36.876.6100.0
  $177,400$259,900$338,100
  100.8%103.9%100.0%
  105.086.8100.0
  69.776.3100.0

   100=National Average

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