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Is Easley, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,5889% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,503about $5,959/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$263,50021% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,520 a year. That is $31 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 61 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Easley
$1,588
Lexington
$1,814
Taylors
$1,356
North Augusta
$1,573
Socastee
$1,818
Simpsonville
$1,691
Carolina Forest
$1,743

How much do households earn in Easley?

Under $25k
16.8%
$25k–50k
22.2%
$50k–100k
31.7%
$100k–150k
12.1%
$150k+
10.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Easley

SizeEasleyU.S. average
Studio$1,061$1,338
1 bedroom$619$1,324
2 bedrooms$933$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,238$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,289$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Easley

🏛️ Property tax$978a year · 0.37% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$174a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Easley

Commute to work27 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree31.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Easley?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $240 a month less.

Renting
$1,588
Owning
$1,828

Owning assumes a typical $263,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Easley, SC?

Renting in Easley costs a median of about $1,588 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,520 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Easley cheap or expensive?

Easley is rated OK: rent takes 26.7% of the typical household income of $71,503. It ranks 61st cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Easley?

The median homeowner in Easley pays $978 a year in property taxes, about 0.37% of the median home value.

Is Easley 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 Easley?

The median home value in Easley is $263,500, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

24,841 people live in Easley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.