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Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Cost of living in Anderson County, SC

Part of the Greenville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,792/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 207,218 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $792 28%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $473 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $318 11%
Energy $204 7%
State tax $150 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Anderson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$787
per month
1 bedroom
$792
per month
2 bedroom
$947
per month
3 bedroom
$1,204
per month
4 bedroom
$1,581
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Anderson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,683
per year
Individual earnings
$38,980
per year
Per capita
$34,923
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Anderson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$212,500
Annual property tax
$985

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Anderson 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 Anderson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.4%

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 Anderson 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 Anderson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.1 min
Drive alone
82.6%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
6.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Anderson County

What it costs to live in Anderson County each month.

Single person
$2,792
per month
  • Rent $792
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $473
  • State tax $150
Couple
$4,084
per month
  • Rent $947
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $729
  • State tax $287
Family
$6,471
per month
  • Rent $1,204
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $729
  • State tax $287

Frequently asked questions about Anderson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Anderson County?

In Anderson County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $792 per month, a two-bedroom averages $947 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,204 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Anderson County?

In Anderson County, SC, the average household income is $64,683 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $38,980 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Anderson County?

The estimated cost of living in Anderson County, SC is approximately $2,792 per month for a single person, $4,084 for a couple, $6,471 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Anderson County?

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

Is Anderson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Anderson County, SC would need approximately $2,792 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,683 per year ($5,390 per month). Anderson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Anderson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Anderson County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Anderson County?

The average home value in Anderson County, SC is $212,500, with average annual property taxes of $985, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Anderson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Anderson County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Anderson County is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, 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