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Florence, SC

Cost of living in Florence County, SC

Part of the Florence Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,830/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 136,921 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $862 30%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $449 16%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $318 11%
Energy $204 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Florence County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$857
per month
1 bedroom
$862
per month
2 bedroom
$1,065
per month
3 bedroom
$1,359
per month
4 bedroom
$1,461
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Florence County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$56,650
per year
Individual earnings
$37,512
per year
Per capita
$31,803
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Florence County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$165,500
Annual property tax
$724

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Florence 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 Florence County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.0%

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 Florence 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 Florence County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.9 min
Drive alone
81.1%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
8.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Florence County

What it costs to live in Florence County each month.

Single person
$2,830
per month
  • Rent $862
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $449
  • State tax $142
Couple
$4,027
per month
  • Rent $1,065
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $597
  • State tax $244
Family
$6,451
per month
  • Rent $1,359
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $597
  • State tax $244

Frequently asked questions about Florence County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Florence County?

In Florence County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $862 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,065 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,359 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Florence County?

In Florence County, SC, the average household income is $56,650 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,512 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Florence County?

The estimated cost of living in Florence County, SC is approximately $2,830 per month for a single person, $4,027 for a couple, $6,451 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Florence County?

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

Is Florence County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Florence County, SC would need approximately $2,830 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,650 per year ($4,721 per month). Florence County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Florence County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Florence County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Florence County?

The average home value in Florence County, SC is $165,500, with average annual property taxes of $724, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Florence County compare to other areas?

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