Cost of living in Marion County, SC
Population 28,900 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Marion County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Marion County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Marion County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Marion County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Marion County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Marion County
State and local tax rates for South Carolina.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Marion County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Marion County
What it costs to live in Marion County each month.
- Rent $843
- Energy $204
- Water $55
- Groceries $318
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $343
- State tax $108
- Rent $933
- Energy $245
- Water $65
- Groceries $527
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $264
- State tax $126
- Rent $1,247
- Energy $306
- Water $75
- Groceries $800
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $264
- State tax $126
Frequently asked questions about Marion County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Marion County?
In Marion County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,247 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Marion County?
In Marion County, SC, the average household income is $34,501 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,039 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Marion County?
The estimated cost of living in Marion County, SC is approximately $2,671 per month for a single person, $3,444 for a couple, $5,888 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Marion County?
The combined sales tax rate in Marion County, SC is 7.44%, which includes the South Carolina state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.44%.
Is Marion County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Marion County, SC would need approximately $2,671 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $34,501 per year ($2,875 per month). Marion County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Marion County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marion County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Marion County?
The average home value in Marion County, SC is $86,800, with average annual property taxes of $397, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Marion County compare to other areas?
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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