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Orangeburg, SC

Cost of living in Orangeburg County, SC

Estimated monthly cost
$2,656/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 83,531 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $792 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $370 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $318 12%
Energy $204 8%
State tax $117 4%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Orangeburg County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$787
per month
1 bedroom
$792
per month
2 bedroom
$949
per month
3 bedroom
$1,143
per month
4 bedroom
$1,258
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Orangeburg County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$43,214
per year
Individual earnings
$32,688
per year
Per capita
$25,682
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Orangeburg County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$109,700
Annual property tax
$724

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.9%

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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.4 min
Drive alone
82.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
6.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Orangeburg County

What it costs to live in Orangeburg County each month.

Single person
$2,656
per month
  • Rent $792
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $370
  • State tax $117
Couple
$3,635
per month
  • Rent $949
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $392
  • State tax $173
Family
$5,959
per month
  • Rent $1,143
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $392
  • State tax $173

Frequently asked questions about Orangeburg County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Orangeburg County?

In Orangeburg County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $792 per month, a two-bedroom averages $949 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,143 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Orangeburg County?

In Orangeburg County, SC, the average household income is $43,214 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,688 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Orangeburg County?

The estimated cost of living in Orangeburg County, SC is approximately $2,656 per month for a single person, $3,635 for a couple, $5,959 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Orangeburg County?

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

Is Orangeburg County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Orangeburg County, SC would need approximately $2,656 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $43,214 per year ($3,601 per month). Orangeburg County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Orangeburg County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Orangeburg County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.9% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Orangeburg County?

The average home value in Orangeburg County, SC is $109,700, with average annual property taxes of $724, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Orangeburg County compare to other areas?

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