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Is North Augusta, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57310% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,850about $7,738/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$233,60030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% 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 $62,920 a year. That is $30 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 60 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Augusta
$1,573
Simpsonville
$1,691
Carolina Forest
$1,743
Easley
$1,588
Lexington
$1,814
Taylors
$1,356
Mauldin
$2,017

How much do households earn in North Augusta?

Under $25k
9.5%
$25k–50k
16.8%
$50k–100k
38.2%
$100k–150k
19.4%
$150k+
11.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Augusta

SizeNorth AugustaU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,087$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,204$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,289$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,565$2,098

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

How expensive is North Augusta 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 North Augusta, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Augusta

🏛️ Property tax$1,249a year · 0.53% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$206a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Augusta

Commute to work22.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Augusta?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $48 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,573
Owning
$1,621

Owning assumes a typical $233,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Augusta, SC?

Renting in North Augusta costs a median of about $1,573 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

How much do I need to make to live in North Augusta?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,920 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Augusta cheap or expensive?

North Augusta is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $92,850. It ranks 60th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Augusta?

The median homeowner in North Augusta pays $1,249 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.

Is North Augusta 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 North Augusta?

The median home value in North Augusta is $233,600, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

25,653 people live in North Augusta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.