Cost of Living in Richland County, SC

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

Median Income

$59,850

Median Rent

$1,142/mo

Median Home

$201,200

Affordability

413

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,017
Property Tax$124
Insurance$67

Total Monthly$1,208
% of Income24.2%

Renting

Median Rent$1,142
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,167
% of Income22.9%

Living in Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County has a median household income of $59,850 with housing costs that represent 24.2% of income for owners and 22.9% 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.