salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,400 a year. That is $26 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 43 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Spartanburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Spartanburg
| Size | Spartanburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,112 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,034 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,181 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,201 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,285 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Spartanburg overall?
Everyday prices in the Spartanburg metro area are 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Spartanburg
Life in Spartanburg
What jobs pay in Spartanburg
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $153,610 | 10.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $121,990 | 13.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,120 | 13.2% |
| Lawyer | $120,310 | 13.3% |
| Software Developer | $114,460 | 14.0% |
| Operations Manager | $108,100 | 14.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,470 | 16.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,780 | 19.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $82,360 | 19.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $79,400 | 20.2% |
| Accountant | $77,080 | 20.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,510 | 21.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,390 | 25.3% |
| Electrician | $62,050 | 25.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,990 | 26.3% |
| HVAC Technician | $57,790 | 27.7% |
| Police Officer | $57,030 | 28.1% |
| Plumber | $52,640 | 30.4% |
| Carpenter | $51,750 | 31.0% |
| Truck Driver | $50,700 | 31.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,220 | 37.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $40,930 | 39.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,050 | 40.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,540 | 42.7% |
| Firefighter | $36,360 | 44.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,500 | 45.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,540 | 52.5% |
| Cashier | $29,960 | 53.5% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,370 | 87.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Spartanburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $78 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $203,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Spartanburg, SC?
Renting in Spartanburg costs a median of about $1,335 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in Spartanburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Spartanburg cheap or expensive?
Spartanburg is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $56,043. It ranks 43rd cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Spartanburg?
The median homeowner in Spartanburg pays $1,542 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Spartanburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Spartanburg?
The median home value in Spartanburg is $203,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
38,910 people live in Spartanburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.