salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Most households rent (55%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,640 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other South Carolina cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of South Carolina. It is number 25 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Orangeburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Orangeburg
| Size | Orangeburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $593 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $929 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,243 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,254 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Orangeburg
Life in Orangeburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Orangeburg?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $43 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $163,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Orangeburg, SC?
Renting in Orangeburg costs a median of about $1,091 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Orangeburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,640 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Orangeburg cheap or expensive?
Orangeburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.4% of the typical household income of $41,668. It ranks 25th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Orangeburg?
The median homeowner in Orangeburg pays $1,152 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg?
The median home value in Orangeburg is $163,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,253 people live in Orangeburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.