South Carolina Cities: Cost of Living, Housing & Rankings
3 cities tracked in South Carolina — median home value is 26% below the national median; median rent is 7% below the national median.
Most Affordable to Buy
| # | City | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Charleston, SC | 4.2× income | balanced |
| 2 | Columbia, SC | 4.2× income | balanced |
| 3 | Charleston, SC | 5.2× income | balanced |
Lowest Monthly Rent
| # | City | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia, SC | $1,105/mo rent | |
| 2 | North Charleston, SC | $1,288/mo rent | |
| 3 | Charleston, SC | $1,517/mo rent |
Highest Median Household Income
| # | City | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston, SC | $83,891 median income | |
| 2 | North Charleston, SC | $58,534 median income | |
| 3 | Columbia, SC | $54,095 median income |
All Cities in South Carolina
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| City | Population | Median Home Value | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 149,960 | $438,900 | Salary Needed |
| Columbia, SC | 136,754 | $226,200 | Salary Needed |
| North Charleston, SC | 115,755 | $243,300 | Salary Needed |