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Is Moncks Corner, SC expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,66252% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,683about $8,224/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$333,200same as U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,480 a year. That is $51 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 100 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Moncks Corner
$2,662
Gantt
$1,117
Port Royal
$2,087
Dentsville
$1,639
Red Hill
$1,022
Seven Oaks
$1,369
Lake Wylie
$1,799

How much do households earn in Moncks Corner?

Under $25k
10.9%
$25k–50k
15.3%
$50k–100k
38.2%
$100k–150k
25.1%
$150k+
8.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Moncks Corner

SizeMoncks CornerU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,272$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,719$1,698

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

How expensive is Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Moncks Corner

🏛️ Property tax$1,805a year · 0.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Moncks Corner

Commute to work29 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree29.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Moncks Corner?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $350 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,662
Owning
$2,312

Owning assumes a typical $333,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Moncks Corner, SC?

Renting in Moncks Corner costs a median of about $2,662 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

How much do I need to make to live in Moncks Corner?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,480 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Moncks Corner cheap or expensive?

Moncks Corner is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.4% of the typical household income of $98,683. It ranks 100th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Moncks Corner?

The median homeowner in Moncks Corner pays $1,805 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.

Is Moncks Corner 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 Moncks Corner?

The median home value in Moncks Corner is $333,200, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

15,485 people live in Moncks Corner. Numbers are typical (middle) values.