salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $29,240 a year. That is $14 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 3 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dillon?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dillon
| Size | Dillon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $303 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $650 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $894 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $717 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dillon 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 Dillon, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dillon
Life in Dillon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dillon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $70 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $115,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dillon, SC?
Renting in Dillon costs a median of about $731 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Dillon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $29,240 a year, or $14 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dillon cheap or expensive?
Dillon is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $38,708. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dillon?
The median homeowner in Dillon pays $522 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.
Is Dillon 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 Dillon?
The median home value in Dillon is $115,500, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
6,354 people live in Dillon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.