Cost of living in the Florence Metro Area
2 counties across SC. Population: 199,675.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Florence Metro Area
Average rent across the Florence metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Florence Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Florence Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Florence Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Florence Metro Area
The Florence metro area includes 2 counties. Sorted by population.
- Florence County SC$2,830/moPop136,921 Rent$862/mo Income$56,650/yrFlorence County SC 136,921 $862/mo $56,650/yr $2,830/mo
- Darlington County SC$2,704/moPop62,754 Rent$824/mo Income$47,419/yrDarlington County SC 62,754 $824/mo $47,419/yr $2,704/mo
Compare counties in the Florence Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Florence Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Florence Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Florence metro area is approximately $2,790 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Florence Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Florence metro area is $850 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Florence Metro Area?
Darlington County, SC is the most affordable county in the Florence metro area at approximately $2,704 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Florence Metro Area?
Florence County, SC is the most expensive county in the Florence metro area at approximately $2,830 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Florence Metro Area?
The Florence metro area covers 2 counties. The five largest by population are Florence County, Darlington County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.