salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way. Most homes (76.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,600 a year. That is $43 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 97 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ladson?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ladson
| Size | Ladson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,607 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,982 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,832 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,979 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ladson 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 Ladson, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ladson
Life in Ladson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ladson?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $585 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $234,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ladson, SC?
Renting in Ladson costs a median of about $2,215 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Ladson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,600 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ladson cheap or expensive?
Ladson is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $84,943. It ranks 97th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ladson?
The median homeowner in Ladson pays $1,040 a year in property taxes, about 0.44% of the median home value.
Is Ladson 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 Ladson?
The median home value in Ladson is $234,900, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
16,140 people live in Ladson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.