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Is Hollywood, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7103% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,478about $6,623/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$460,10038% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.5 minutes each way. Most homes (88.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,400 a year. That is $33 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 71 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hollywood
$1,710
Central
$609
Piedmont
$788
Walterboro
$1,015
Chester
$949
Belvedere
$1,039
Blythewood
$1,165

How much do households earn in Hollywood?

Under $25k
20.3%
$25k–50k
19.2%
$50k–100k
23.7%
$100k–150k
17.0%
$150k+
14.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Hollywood

🏛️ Property tax$1,924a year · 0.42% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$209a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hollywood

Commute to work34.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hollywood?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,482 a month less.

Renting
$1,710
Owning
$3,192

Owning assumes a typical $460,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hollywood, SC?

Renting in Hollywood costs a median of about $1,710 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,400 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hollywood cheap or expensive?

Hollywood is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $79,478. It ranks 71st cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hollywood?

The median homeowner in Hollywood pays $1,924 a year in property taxes, about 0.42% of the median home value.

Is Hollywood 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 Hollywood?

The median home value in Hollywood is $460,100, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,382 people live in Hollywood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.