Dorchester County, SC Cost of Living


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Dorchester cost of living score
98.2
Less expensive
1.8% lower
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the South Carolina average
Dorchester South Carol County, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 98.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.8% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Dorchester County, SC

Housing costs in Dorchester?
A typical home costs $334,600, which is 1.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.7% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dorchester costs $1,530 per month, which is 7.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.5% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Dorchester?
To live comfortably in Dorchester South Carol County, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $64,080 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dorchester?
The cost of living in Dorchester, SC County is slightly lower than the US average. According to recent statistics, the median house value in Dorchester County is $334,600, which is lower than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the Cost of Living in Dorchester County is 98.2 compared to the US average of 100. This indicates that residents enjoy a slightly lower cost of living in Dorchester County compared to other areas in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDorchesterSouth CarolinaUnited States
  98.289.3100.0
  98.195.8100
  95.1102.7100.0
  91.176.6100.0
  $334,600$259,900$338,100
  108.2%103.9%100.0%
  104.186.8100.0
  92.376.3100.0

   100=National Average

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