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Is Litchfield Beach, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7932% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$82,345about $6,862/month · 5% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$459,00038% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,720 a year. That is $34 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 79 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Litchfield Beach
$1,793
Seneca
$849
York
$1,292
Lancaster
$913
Laurens
$895
Sangaree
$1,493
Woodfield
$1,230

How much do households earn in Litchfield Beach?

Under $25k
11.9%
$25k–50k
20.1%
$50k–100k
37.5%
$100k–150k
15.0%
$150k+
14.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Litchfield Beach

SizeLitchfield BeachU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,829$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,524$1,698

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

How expensive is Litchfield Beach 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 Litchfield Beach, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Litchfield Beach

🏛️ Property tax$1,655a year · 0.36% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$143a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Litchfield Beach

Commute to work21.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree52.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home83.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Litchfield Beach?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,392 a month less.

Renting
$1,793
Owning
$3,185

Owning assumes a typical $459,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Litchfield Beach, SC?

Renting in Litchfield Beach costs a median of about $1,793 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

How much do I need to make to live in Litchfield Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,720 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Litchfield Beach cheap or expensive?

Litchfield Beach is rated OK: rent takes 26.1% of the typical household income of $82,345. It ranks 79th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Litchfield Beach?

The median homeowner in Litchfield Beach pays $1,655 a year in property taxes, about 0.36% of the median home value.

Is Litchfield Beach 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 Litchfield Beach?

The median home value in Litchfield Beach is $459,000, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.

9,044 people live in Litchfield Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.