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Cost of living in Laurens County, SC

Part of the Greenville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,640/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 67,904 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $419 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $133 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Laurens County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,135
per month
4 bedroom
$1,316
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Laurens County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$55,517
per year
Individual earnings
$35,674
per year
Per capita
$28,728
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Laurens County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$153,500
Annual property tax
$673

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.3 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
5.8%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Laurens County

What it costs to live in Laurens County each month.

Single person
$2,640
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $419
  • State tax $133
Couple
$3,870
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $238
Family
$6,202
per month
  • Rent $1,135
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $578
  • State tax $238

Frequently asked questions about Laurens County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Laurens County?

In Laurens County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,135 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Laurens County?

In Laurens County, SC, the average household income is $55,517 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,674 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Laurens County?

The estimated cost of living in Laurens County, SC is approximately $2,640 per month for a single person, $3,870 for a couple, $6,202 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Laurens County?

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

Is Laurens County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Laurens County, SC would need approximately $2,640 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,517 per year ($4,626 per month). Laurens County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Laurens County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Laurens 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 Laurens County?

The average home value in Laurens County, SC is $153,500, with average annual property taxes of $673, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Laurens County compare to other areas?

You can compare Laurens County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Laurens County is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, 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