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Is Powdersville, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6844% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,575about $7,631/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$334,9001% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36.1 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,360 a year. That is $32 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 68 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Powdersville
$1,684
Newberry
$1,110
Hardeeville
$1,479
Forest Acres
$1,759
Red Bank
$1,875
Murrells Inlet
$1,842
Garden City
$1,549

How much do households earn in Powdersville?

Under $25k
4.5%
$25k–50k
26.8%
$50k–100k
36.4%
$100k–150k
20.4%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Powdersville

SizePowdersvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,453$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,109$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,397$1,698

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

How expensive is Powdersville 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 Powdersville, so the South Carolina figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Powdersville

🏛️ Property tax$1,292a year · 0.39% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$150a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Powdersville

Commute to work36.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Powdersville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $640 a month less.

Renting
$1,684
Owning
$2,324

Owning assumes a typical $334,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,490 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Powdersville, SC?

Renting in Powdersville costs a median of about $1,684 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

How much do I need to make to live in Powdersville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,360 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Powdersville cheap or expensive?

Powdersville is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $91,575. It ranks 68th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Powdersville?

The median homeowner in Powdersville pays $1,292 a year in property taxes, about 0.39% of the median home value.

Is Powdersville 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 Powdersville?

The median home value in Powdersville is $334,900, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

10,771 people live in Powdersville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.