Lancaster County, SC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lancaster, South Carolina?
$5,670 / month
for a family, 5.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $68,040 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.

Lancaster cost of living score
99.5
Less expensive
0.5% lower
than the US average
11.4% higher
than the South Carolina average
Lancaster South Carol County, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.5% lower than the U.S. average and 11.4% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Lancaster County, SC

Housing costs in Lancaster?
A typical home costs $355,400, which is 5.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.7% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
To live comfortably in Lancaster South Carol County, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $68,040 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lancaster?
The cost of living in Lancaster, SC County is 99.5, slightly lower than the US average of 100. This suggests that Lancaster County residents can expect to find affordable housing and other amenities that are comparable to their national counterparts. Despite this, the median house value in Lancaster County is $355,400 - significantly higher than the US average of $338,100. This indicates that while there may be an overall affordability to the area, it is likely not reflected in housing costs.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLancasterSouth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock89.3100.0
  95.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock102.7100.0
  94.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$259,900$338,100
  102.8  Unlock100.0
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  80.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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