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Is Burton, SC expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,95912% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$73,406about $6,117/month · 16% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$247,60026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,360 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of South Carolina. It is number 89 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Burton
$1,959
Lake Murray of Richland
$2,045
Centerville
$1,704
Homeland Park
$872
Clover
$885
Lyman
$1,137
Welcome
$1,161

How much do households earn in Burton?

Under $25k
18.4%
$25k–50k
23.8%
$50k–100k
44.6%
$100k–150k
9.9%
$150k+
2.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Burton

SizeBurtonU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,396$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,614$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Burton 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 Burton, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Burton

🏛️ Property tax$1,136a year · 0.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$167a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Burton

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burton?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $241 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,959
Owning
$1,718

Owning assumes a typical $247,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,760 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Burton, SC?

Renting in Burton costs a median of about $1,959 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,360 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Burton cheap or expensive?

Burton is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.0% of the typical household income of $73,406. It ranks 89th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Burton?

The median homeowner in Burton pays $1,136 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.

Is Burton 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 Burton?

The median home value in Burton is $247,600, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,912 people live in Burton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.