Cost of Living in Union County, SC

Modeled annual cost: $41,144.

Median family income: $58,513.

Affordability Snapshot

SC County Median

$44,771

State Rank

45thMost expensive counties in SC out of 46See South Carolina county rankings

Median Income

$58,513

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Union County, SC.

$13,272 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,144

Per year

  • Transport:$13,272
  • Housing:$7,680
  • Taxes:$7,538
  • Healthcare:$5,551
  • Food:$3,600
  • Other Costs:$3,502
  • Childcare:$0

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

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