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Cost of living in Abbeville County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,674/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,352 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $445 17%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $141 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Abbeville County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$705
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,232
per month
4 bedroom
$1,269
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Abbeville County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$52,112
per year
Individual earnings
$37,277
per year
Per capita
$30,650
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Abbeville County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$147,200
Annual property tax
$717

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Abbeville County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$168
per month · 15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas
$36
per month
Annual total
$2,448
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Abbeville County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Abbeville County

State and local tax rates for South Carolina.

State income tax
6.4%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.4%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Abbeville County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.3 min
Drive alone
84.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Abbeville County

What it costs to live in Abbeville County each month.

Single person
$2,674
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $445
  • State tax $141
Couple
$3,797
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $220
Family
$6,226
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $523
  • State tax $220

Frequently asked questions about Abbeville County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Abbeville County?

In Abbeville County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,232 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Abbeville County?

In Abbeville County, SC, the average household income is $52,112 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,277 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Abbeville County?

The estimated cost of living in Abbeville County, SC is approximately $2,674 per month for a single person, $3,797 for a couple, $6,226 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Abbeville County?

The combined sales tax rate in Abbeville County, SC is 7.44%, which includes the South Carolina state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.44%.

Is Abbeville County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Abbeville County, SC would need approximately $2,674 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $52,112 per year ($4,343 per month). Abbeville County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Abbeville County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Abbeville County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Abbeville County?

The average home value in Abbeville County, SC is $147,200, with average annual property taxes of $717, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Abbeville County compare to other areas?

You can compare Abbeville County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Abbeville County is in the Greenwood, SC metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources