salaryRent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most homes (75.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,840 a year. That is $24 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 37 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fountain Inn?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fountain Inn
| Size | Fountain Inn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,211 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,252 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fountain Inn
Life in Fountain Inn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fountain Inn?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $664 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $275,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fountain Inn, SC?
Renting in Fountain Inn costs a median of about $1,246 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Fountain Inn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,840 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fountain Inn cheap or expensive?
Fountain Inn is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $79,361. It ranks 37th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fountain Inn?
The median homeowner in Fountain Inn pays $1,430 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn?
The median home value in Fountain Inn is $275,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
12,020 people live in Fountain Inn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.