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Is Simpsonville, SC expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6914% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,930about $7,411/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$299,30010% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 52% 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 $67,640 a year. That is $33 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 69 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Simpsonville
$1,691
Carolina Forest
$1,743
North Augusta
$1,573
Mauldin
$2,017
Conway
$1,678
Easley
$1,588
Lexington
$1,814

How much do households earn in Simpsonville?

Under $25k
8.1%
$25k–50k
22.3%
$50k–100k
34.5%
$100k–150k
25.0%
$150k+
7.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 32.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Simpsonville

SizeSimpsonvilleU.S. average
Studio$1,146$1,338
1 bedroom$1,350$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,527$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,838$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Simpsonville

🏛️ Property tax$1,443a year · 0.48% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$139a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Simpsonville

Commute to work22.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Simpsonville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $386 a month less.

Renting
$1,691
Owning
$2,077

Owning assumes a typical $299,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Simpsonville, SC?

Renting in Simpsonville costs a median of about $1,691 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,640 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Simpsonville cheap or expensive?

Simpsonville is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $88,930. It ranks 69th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Simpsonville?

The median homeowner in Simpsonville pays $1,443 a year in property taxes, about 0.48% of the median home value.

Is Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville?

The median home value in Simpsonville is $299,300, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

26,144 people live in Simpsonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.