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Newberry, SC

Cost of living in Newberry County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,733/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 38,121 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $766 28%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $448 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 7%
State tax $142 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Newberry County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$759
per month
1 bedroom
$766
per month
2 bedroom
$1,005
per month
3 bedroom
$1,211
per month
4 bedroom
$1,332
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Newberry County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,670
per year
Individual earnings
$37,456
per year
Per capita
$33,073
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Newberry County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$158,200
Annual property tax
$1,090

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Newberry 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 Newberry County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.5%

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 Newberry 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 Newberry County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.8 min
Drive alone
83.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Newberry County

What it costs to live in Newberry County each month.

Single person
$2,733
per month
  • Rent $766
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $448
  • State tax $142
Couple
$4,032
per month
  • Rent $1,005
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $646
  • State tax $260
Family
$6,368
per month
  • Rent $1,211
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $646
  • State tax $260

Frequently asked questions about Newberry County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Newberry County?

In Newberry County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $766 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,005 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,211 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Newberry County?

In Newberry County, SC, the average household income is $59,670 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,456 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Newberry County?

The estimated cost of living in Newberry County, SC is approximately $2,733 per month for a single person, $4,032 for a couple, $6,368 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Newberry County?

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

Is Newberry County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Newberry County, SC would need approximately $2,733 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,670 per year ($4,973 per month). Newberry County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Newberry County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Newberry County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Newberry County?

The average home value in Newberry County, SC is $158,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,090, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Newberry County compare to other areas?

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