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Cost of living in York County, SC

Part of the Charlotte Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,821/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 288,559 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,647 43%
Federal tax $604 16%
Healthcare $480 13%
Transport $320 8%
Groceries $318 8%
Energy $204 5%
State tax $193 5%
Water $55 1%

Rent in York County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,586
per month
1 bedroom
$1,647
per month
2 bedroom
$1,824
per month
3 bedroom
$2,250
per month
4 bedroom
$2,852
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in York County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$83,060
per year
Individual earnings
$46,998
per year
Per capita
$43,442
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in York County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$322,700
Annual property tax
$1,602

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in York 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 York County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.2%

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 York 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 York County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
27.4 min
Drive alone
74.8%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
15.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for York County

What it costs to live in York County each month.

Single person
$3,821
per month
  • Rent $1,647
  • Energy $204
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $318
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $604
  • State tax $193
Couple
$5,359
per month
  • Rent $1,824
  • Energy $245
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $527
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,029
  • State tax $385
Family
$7,915
per month
  • Rent $2,250
  • Energy $306
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $800
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,029
  • State tax $385

Frequently asked questions about York County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in York County?

In York County, SC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,647 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,824 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,250 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in York County?

In York County, SC, the average household income is $83,060 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,998 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in York County?

The estimated cost of living in York County, SC is approximately $3,821 per month for a single person, $5,359 for a couple, $7,915 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in York County?

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

Is York County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in York County, SC would need approximately $3,821 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $83,060 per year ($6,922 per month). York County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in York County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in York County, SC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in York County?

The average home value in York County, SC is $322,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,602, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does York County compare to other areas?

You can compare York County, SC with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. York County is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-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