salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,520 a year. That is $30 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 58 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in White Knoll?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in White Knoll
| Size | White Knoll | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,213 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,052 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,123 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is White Knoll 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 White Knoll, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in White Knoll
Life in White Knoll
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in White Knoll?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $192 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $249,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in White Knoll, SC?
Renting in White Knoll costs a median of about $1,538 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in White Knoll?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,520 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is White Knoll cheap or expensive?
White Knoll is rated OK: rent takes 21.3% of the typical household income of $86,545. It ranks 58th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in White Knoll?
The median homeowner in White Knoll pays $1,285 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.
Is White Knoll 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 White Knoll?
The median home value in White Knoll is $249,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
8,310 people live in White Knoll. Numbers are typical (middle) values.