salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,400 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 13 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Darlington?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Darlington
| Size | Darlington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $629 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $865 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,024 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Darlington 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 Darlington, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Darlington
Life in Darlington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Darlington?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $286 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $172,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Darlington, SC?
Renting in Darlington costs a median of about $910 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Darlington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,400 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Darlington cheap or expensive?
Darlington is rated OK: rent takes 29.8% of the typical household income of $36,617. It ranks 13th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Darlington?
The median homeowner in Darlington pays $894 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Darlington 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 Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $172,300, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
6,120 people live in Darlington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.