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Is Clinton, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$94546% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$48,017about $4,001/month · 45% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$173,40048% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.5 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,800 a year. That is $18 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 16 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clinton
$945
Sans Souci
$1,781
Bennettsville
$781
Forestbrook
$856
Hartsville
$920
Union
$1,645
Clover
$885

How much do households earn in Clinton?

Under $25k
25.4%
$25k–50k
25.2%
$50k–100k
35.4%
$100k–150k
7.3%
$150k+
3.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clinton

SizeClintonU.S. average
1 bedroom$847$1,324
2 bedrooms$944$1,509
3 bedrooms$988$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Clinton

🏛️ Property tax$1,011a year · 0.58% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$202a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clinton

Commute to work18.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line27.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $258 a month less.

Renting
$945
Owning
$1,203

Owning assumes a typical $173,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,340 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clinton, SC?

Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $945 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,800 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clinton cheap or expensive?

Clinton is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $48,017. It ranks 16th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clinton?

The median homeowner in Clinton pays $1,011 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.

Is Clinton 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 Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $173,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,676 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.