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Is Sangaree, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,49315% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,770about $6,981/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$251,80024% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most homes (85.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,720 a year. That is $29 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 53 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Sangaree
$1,493
Georgetown
$830
Lancaster
$913
York
$1,292
Seneca
$849
Travelers Rest
$3,500+
Litchfield Beach
$1,793

How much do households earn in Sangaree?

Under $25k
6.0%
$25k–50k
25.9%
$50k–100k
40.7%
$100k–150k
14.9%
$150k+
9.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Sangaree

🏛️ Property tax$1,171a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$189a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Sangaree

Commute to work30 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home85.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sangaree?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $254 a month less.

Renting
$1,493
Owning
$1,747

Owning assumes a typical $251,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sangaree, SC?

Renting in Sangaree costs a median of about $1,493 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Sangaree cheap or expensive?

Sangaree is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $83,770. It ranks 53rd cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Sangaree?

The median homeowner in Sangaree pays $1,171 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is Sangaree 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 Sangaree?

The median home value in Sangaree is $251,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

8,681 people live in Sangaree. Numbers are typical (middle) values.