salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,680 a year. That is $39 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 90 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mauldin?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mauldin
| Size | Mauldin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,155 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,354 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,526 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,902 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,234 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mauldin overall?
Everyday prices in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Mauldin
Life in Mauldin
What jobs pay in Mauldin
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,580 | 17.9% |
| Lawyer | $124,970 | 19.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $123,310 | 19.6% |
| Software Developer | $121,790 | 19.9% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,280 | 20.3% |
| Operations Manager | $106,750 | 22.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $102,830 | 23.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $99,830 | 24.2% |
| Dental Hygienist | $85,290 | 28.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $81,400 | 29.7% |
| Accountant | $76,870 | 31.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,910 | 33.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,960 | 39.1% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,680 | 39.9% |
| Electrician | $60,210 | 40.2% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,760 | 41.2% |
| Police Officer | $57,780 | 41.9% |
| Truck Driver | $53,080 | 45.6% |
| Plumber | $50,890 | 47.6% |
| Carpenter | $50,090 | 48.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,860 | 54.0% |
| Firefighter | $39,980 | 60.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,010 | 62.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,520 | 62.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,220 | 65.0% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,680 | 67.8% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,840 | 78.5% |
| Cashier | $29,080 | 83.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $19,950 | 121.3% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mauldin?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $223 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $258,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mauldin, SC?
Renting in Mauldin costs a median of about $2,017 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Mauldin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,680 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mauldin cheap or expensive?
Mauldin is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $88,794. It ranks 90th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mauldin?
The median homeowner in Mauldin pays $1,325 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.
Is Mauldin more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Mauldin?
The median home value in Mauldin is $258,500, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
27,055 people live in Mauldin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.