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Cost of living in Hampton County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,634/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 18,555 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $800 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $348 13%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $109 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Hampton County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$705
per month
1 bedroom
$800
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,288
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hampton County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$43,059
per year
Individual earnings
$31,337
per year
Per capita
$25,082
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hampton County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$102,400
Annual property tax
$826

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hampton 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 Hampton County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.7%

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 Hampton 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 Hampton County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
36.6 min
Drive alone
81.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
2.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hampton County

What it costs to live in Hampton County each month.

Single person
$2,634
per month
  • Rent $800
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $348
  • State tax $109
Couple
$3,616
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $390
  • State tax $172
Family
$6,101
per month
  • Rent $1,288
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $390
  • State tax $172

Frequently asked questions about Hampton County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hampton County?

In Hampton County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $800 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,288 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hampton County?

In Hampton County, SC, the average household income is $43,059 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,337 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hampton County?

The estimated cost of living in Hampton County, SC is approximately $2,634 per month for a single person, $3,616 for a couple, $6,101 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hampton County?

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

Is Hampton County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hampton County, SC would need approximately $2,634 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,059 per year ($3,588 per month). Hampton County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Hampton County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hampton County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hampton County?

The average home value in Hampton County, SC is $102,400, with average annual property taxes of $826, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hampton County compare to other areas?

You can compare Hampton County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hampton County is in South Carolina.

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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