Cost of Living in Berkeley County, SC

What does it cost to live in Berkeley County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$77,874

Median Rent

$1,410/mo

Median Home

$253,100

Affordability

441

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,280
Property Tax$108
Insurance$84

Total Monthly$1,472
% of Income22.7%

Renting

Median Rent$1,410
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,435
% of Income21.7%

Living in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Berkeley County has a median household income of $77,874 with housing costs that represent 22.7% of income for owners and 21.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.