Garden City, SC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Garden City, South Carolina?
$2,640 / month
for a family, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,680 for the year for a family.
$3,833 / month
for a single person, 19.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,000 for the year for a single person.

Garden City cost of living score
90.4
Less expensive
9.6% lower
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the South Carolina average
Garden City, South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Garden City, SC

Housing costs in Garden City?
A typical home costs $164,400, which is 51.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.7% less expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Garden City costs $1,310 per month, which is 8.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.3% more than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Garden City?
To live comfortably in Garden City, South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $31,680 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Garden City?
Garden City, SC is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Garden City is approximately 18% lower than the average cost of living for South Carolina and 9% lower than the national average. Property taxes are low and housing costs are also relatively low compared to other cities in the area. In addition, food prices are quite reasonable and transportation costs are inexpensive due to Garden City's close proximity to major highways. Overall, the cost of living in Garden City is quite manageable for most people.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesGarden CitySouth CarolinaUnited States
  90.489.3100.0
  100.495.8100
  98.0102.7100.0
  59.976.6100.0
  $164,400$259,900$338,100
  101.9103.9100
  88.086.8100.0
  87.776.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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My husband and our 2 little ones packed up and moved from Myrtle Beach to Solon, Ohio in 2013 for a job offer but after 3 very lonely years we are coming home. Life  More

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