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Cost of living in Darlington County, SC

Part of the Florence Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,704/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 62,754 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $824 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $382 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $121 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Darlington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$819
per month
1 bedroom
$824
per month
2 bedroom
$1,055
per month
3 bedroom
$1,271
per month
4 bedroom
$1,462
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Darlington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$47,419
per year
Individual earnings
$33,426
per year
Per capita
$30,281
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Darlington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$141,400
Annual property tax
$604

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Darlington 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 Darlington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.0%

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 Darlington 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 Darlington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.6 min
Drive alone
83.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
3.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Darlington County

What it costs to live in Darlington County each month.

Single person
$2,704
per month
  • Rent $824
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $382
  • State tax $121
Couple
$3,825
per month
  • Rent $1,055
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $454
  • State tax $195
Family
$6,171
per month
  • Rent $1,271
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $454
  • State tax $195

Frequently asked questions about Darlington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Darlington County?

In Darlington County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $824 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,055 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,271 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Darlington County?

In Darlington County, SC, the average household income is $47,419 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $33,426 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Darlington County?

The estimated cost of living in Darlington County, SC is approximately $2,704 per month for a single person, $3,825 for a couple, $6,171 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Darlington County?

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

Is Darlington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Darlington County, SC would need approximately $2,704 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,419 per year ($3,952 per month). Darlington County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Darlington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Darlington County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Darlington County?

The average home value in Darlington County, SC is $141,400, with average annual property taxes of $604, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Darlington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Darlington County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Darlington County is in the Florence, 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