salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,560 a year. That is $29 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 55 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cayce?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cayce
| Size | Cayce | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,699 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,276 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,354 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,148 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cayce overall?
Everyday prices in South Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Cayce, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cayce
Life in Cayce
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cayce?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $357 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $166,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cayce, SC?
Renting in Cayce costs a median of about $1,514 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Cayce?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,560 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cayce cheap or expensive?
Cayce is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $66,916. It ranks 55th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cayce?
The median homeowner in Cayce pays $843 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Cayce 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 Cayce?
The median home value in Cayce is $166,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
13,741 people live in Cayce. Numbers are typical (middle) values.