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Is Blythewood, SC expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,16534% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$101,559about $8,463/month · 17% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$384,60016% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way. Most homes (81.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $46,600 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Carolina. It is number 32 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Blythewood
$1,165
Laurel Bay
$1,790
Lake City
$739
Walterboro
$1,015
Piedmont
$788
Hollywood
$1,710
Darlington
$910

How much do households earn in Blythewood?

Under $25k
6.5%
$25k–50k
18.2%
$50k–100k
39.8%
$100k–150k
14.1%
$150k+
21.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Blythewood overall?

Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
80
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
88
Other services
98
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Blythewood, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Blythewood

🏛️ Property tax$3,199a year · 0.83% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$198a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Blythewood

Commute to work31.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree46.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home81.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Blythewood?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,504 a month less.

Renting
$1,165
Owning
$2,669

Owning assumes a typical $384,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,460 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Blythewood, SC?

Renting in Blythewood costs a median of about $1,165 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

How much do I need to make to live in Blythewood?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $46,600 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Blythewood cheap or expensive?

Blythewood is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.8% of the typical household income of $101,559. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Blythewood?

The median homeowner in Blythewood pays $3,199 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.

Is Blythewood more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in South Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Blythewood?

The median home value in Blythewood is $384,600, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,731 people live in Blythewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.