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Murrells Inlet, SC

Cost of living in Georgetown County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,843/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 64,200 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $908 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $424 15%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $318 11%
Energy $204 7%
State tax $134 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Georgetown County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$902
per month
1 bedroom
$908
per month
2 bedroom
$1,191
per month
3 bedroom
$1,438
per month
4 bedroom
$1,722
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Georgetown County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$66,734
per year
Individual earnings
$35,981
per year
Per capita
$43,928
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Georgetown County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$262,300
Annual property tax
$1,117

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Georgetown 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 Georgetown County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
10.1%

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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.4 min
Drive alone
77.0%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
9.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Georgetown County

What it costs to live in Georgetown County each month.

Single person
$2,843
per month
  • Rent $908
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $424
  • State tax $134
Couple
$4,372
per month
  • Rent $1,191
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $762
  • State tax $298
Family
$6,749
per month
  • Rent $1,438
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $762
  • State tax $298

Frequently asked questions about Georgetown County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Georgetown County?

In Georgetown County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $908 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,191 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,438 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Georgetown County?

In Georgetown County, SC, the average household income is $66,734 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,981 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Georgetown County?

The estimated cost of living in Georgetown County, SC is approximately $2,843 per month for a single person, $4,372 for a couple, $6,749 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Georgetown County?

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

Is Georgetown County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Georgetown County, SC would need approximately $2,843 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $66,734 per year ($5,561 per month). Georgetown County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Georgetown County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Georgetown County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 10.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Georgetown County?

The average home value in Georgetown County, SC is $262,300, with average annual property taxes of $1,117, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Georgetown County compare to other areas?

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