Cost of living in South Carolina
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 19 cities in the state of South Carolina, such as
Ladson,
Anderson,
Tega Cay,
York,
Summerville,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in South Carolina, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $17.57 |
$12.75
-
$34.57
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.40 |
$9.43
-
$12.95
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.41 |
$1.98
-
$3.46
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.86 |
$1.60
-
$3.09
|
South Carolina - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.02 |
$1.82
-
$5.13
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.99 |
$2.99
-
$9.53
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.25 |
$2.44
-
$5.19
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.94 |
$1.80
-
$4.82
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.81 |
$2.48
-
$9.47
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.50 |
$1.26
-
$4.10
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 |
$0.49
-
$1.87
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.11 |
$1.18
-
$4.44
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.90 |
$1.17
-
$3.15
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.25 |
$0.70
-
$2.55
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.37 |
$0.88
-
$2.30
|
South Carolina - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.08 |
$2.80
-
$3.59
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $49.00 |
$48.50
-
$52.50
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $30,676.82 |
$28,481.91
-
$36,342.98
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $19.29 |
$17.62
-
$29.76
|
South Carolina - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.14 |
$47.00
-
$106.80
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,510.93 |
$1,428.57
-
$2,442.86
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,398.21 |
$1,258.33
-
$1,516.67
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$144.70 |
$89.79
-
$257.95
|
South Carolina - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,335.89 |
$934.33
-
$1,974.67
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $21,679.50 |
$18,370.00
-
$32,516.14
|
South Carolina - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.79 |
$3.60
-
$7.45
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.08 |
$3.25
-
$7.27
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.37 |
$6.79
-
$10.55
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $29.76 |
$21.00
-
$52.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.57 |
$10.80
-
$18.00
|
South Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.07 |
$27.85
-
$73.30
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.58 |
$27.50
-
$66.30
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$89.11 |
$60.50
-
$150.30
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $113.24 |
$70.32
-
$175.30
|
South Carolina - Cost of clothing
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