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Cost of living in Marlboro County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,556/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 26,285 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 28%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $356 14%
Transport $320 13%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $112 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Marlboro County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$711
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,124
per month
4 bedroom
$1,428
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Marlboro County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$36,293
per year
Individual earnings
$31,838
per year
Per capita
$22,016
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Marlboro County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$74,500
Annual property tax
$475

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Marlboro 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 Marlboro County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.1%

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 Marlboro 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 Marlboro County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.6 min
Drive alone
88.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
2.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Marlboro County

What it costs to live in Marlboro County each month.

Single person
$2,556
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $356
  • State tax $112
Couple
$3,480
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $290
  • State tax $136
Family
$5,801
per month
  • Rent $1,124
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $290
  • State tax $136

Frequently asked questions about Marlboro County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Marlboro County?

In Marlboro County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,124 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Marlboro County?

In Marlboro County, SC, the average household income is $36,293 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,838 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Marlboro County?

The estimated cost of living in Marlboro County, SC is approximately $2,556 per month for a single person, $3,480 for a couple, $5,801 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Marlboro County?

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

Is Marlboro County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Marlboro County, SC would need approximately $2,556 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $36,293 per year ($3,024 per month). Marlboro County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Marlboro County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Marlboro County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Marlboro County?

The average home value in Marlboro County, SC is $74,500, with average annual property taxes of $475, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Marlboro County compare to other areas?

You can compare Marlboro County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Marlboro 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