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Cost of living in Clarendon County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,548/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 31,037 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $350 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $110 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Clarendon County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,244
per month
4 bedroom
$1,453
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Clarendon County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$48,887
per year
Individual earnings
$31,457
per year
Per capita
$28,289
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Clarendon County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$147,300
Annual property tax
$848

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Clarendon 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 Clarendon County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.8%

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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
31.1 min
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
5.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Clarendon County

What it costs to live in Clarendon County each month.

Single person
$2,548
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $350
  • State tax $110
Couple
$3,733
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $476
  • State tax $203
Family
$6,174
per month
  • Rent $1,244
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $476
  • State tax $203

Frequently asked questions about Clarendon County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Clarendon County?

In Clarendon County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,244 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Clarendon County?

In Clarendon County, SC, the average household income is $48,887 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,457 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Clarendon County?

The estimated cost of living in Clarendon County, SC is approximately $2,548 per month for a single person, $3,733 for a couple, $6,174 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Clarendon County?

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

Is Clarendon County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Clarendon County, SC would need approximately $2,548 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $48,887 per year ($4,074 per month). Clarendon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Clarendon County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Clarendon County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Clarendon County?

The average home value in Clarendon County, SC is $147,300, with average annual property taxes of $848, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Clarendon County compare to other areas?

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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