Cost of Living in Lancaster County, SC

Modeled annual cost: $50,042.

Median family income: $91,114.

SC Median $44,771

Lancaster County, SC Affordability at a glance

Median Income

$91,114

Estimated Annual Costs

$50,042

Cost/Income Ratio

54.9%

State Rank

#12Most expensive counties in SC out of 46See South Carolina county rankings

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Lancaster County, SC.

$13,641 per year.*27.26% of total modeled yearly costs.

Cost breakdown

Total

$50,042

Per year

  • Transport:
    $13,64127.3%
  • Housing:
    $11,55623.1%
  • Taxes:
    $9,92119.8%
  • Healthcare:
    $5,81711.6%
  • Other Costs:
    $4,8959.8%
  • Food:
    $4,2128.4%

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in South Carolina

1Marlboro County, SC
$40,325
2Union County, SC
$41,144
3Marion County, SC
$41,631
4Barnwell County, SC
$41,812
5Allendale County, SC
$41,982

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