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Is Goose Creek, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,9018% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$95,100about $7,925/month · 9% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$306,0008% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,040 a year. That is $37 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 87 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Goose Creek
$1,901
Summerville
$1,861
Sumter
$1,509
Greer
$1,521
Florence
$1,229
Spartanburg
$1,335
Myrtle Beach
$1,538

How much do households earn in Goose Creek?

Under $25k
7.2%
$25k–50k
16.1%
$50k–100k
45.0%
$100k–150k
20.9%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 28.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Goose Creek

SizeGoose CreekU.S. average
Studio$1,676$1,338
1 bedroom$1,552$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,697$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,837$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,153$2,098

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

How expensive is Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Goose Creek

🏛️ Property tax$1,422a year · 0.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$180a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Goose Creek

Commute to work26.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goose Creek?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $222 a month less.

Renting
$1,901
Owning
$2,123

Owning assumes a typical $306,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,600 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Goose Creek, SC?

Renting in Goose Creek costs a median of about $1,901 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

How much do I need to make to live in Goose Creek?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,040 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Goose Creek cheap or expensive?

Goose Creek is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $95,100. It ranks 87th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Goose Creek?

The median homeowner in Goose Creek pays $1,422 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.

Is Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek?

The median home value in Goose Creek is $306,000, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

48,078 people live in Goose Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.