Cost of Living in Marion County, SC

Modeled annual cost: $41,631.

Median family income: $47,288.

Affordability Snapshot

SC County Median

$44,771

State Rank

44thMost expensive counties in SC out of 46See South Carolina county rankings

Median Income

$47,288

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Marion County, SC.

$13,325 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,631

Per year

  • Transport:$13,325
  • Housing:$8,460
  • Taxes:$7,668
  • Healthcare:$4,803
  • Other Costs:$3,751
  • Food:$3,623
  • Childcare:$0

* 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

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