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Cost of living in Kershaw County, SC

Part of the Columbia Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,804/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 66,924 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $800 29%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $476 17%
Transport $320 11%
Groceries $318 11%
Energy $204 7%
State tax $151 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Kershaw County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$795
per month
1 bedroom
$800
per month
2 bedroom
$987
per month
3 bedroom
$1,189
per month
4 bedroom
$1,342
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Kershaw County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$64,343
per year
Individual earnings
$39,165
per year
Per capita
$34,250
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Kershaw County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$191,900
Annual property tax
$937

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Kershaw 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 Kershaw County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.9%

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 Kershaw 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 Kershaw County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.5 min
Drive alone
82.6%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.5%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Kershaw County

What it costs to live in Kershaw County each month.

Single person
$2,804
per month
  • Rent $800
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $476
  • State tax $151
Couple
$4,116
per month
  • Rent $987
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $723
  • State tax $285
Family
$6,448
per month
  • Rent $1,189
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $723
  • State tax $285

Frequently asked questions about Kershaw County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Kershaw County?

In Kershaw County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $800 per month, a two-bedroom averages $987 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,189 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Kershaw County?

In Kershaw County, SC, the average household income is $64,343 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,165 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Kershaw County?

The estimated cost of living in Kershaw County, SC is approximately $2,804 per month for a single person, $4,116 for a couple, $6,448 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Kershaw County?

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

Is Kershaw County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Kershaw County, SC would need approximately $2,804 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $64,343 per year ($5,362 per month). Kershaw County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Kershaw County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kershaw County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Kershaw County?

The average home value in Kershaw County, SC is $191,900, with average annual property taxes of $937, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Kershaw County compare to other areas?

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