salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,680 a year. That is $25 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 39 of 101 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in York?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in York
| Size | York | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $345 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $893 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is York 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 York, so the South Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in York
Life in York
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in York?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $86 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $198,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in York, SC?
Renting in York costs a median of about $1,292 a month in 2026, including utilities. The South Carolina median is $1,479.
How much do I need to make to live in York?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,680 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is York cheap or expensive?
York is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $60,586. It ranks 39th cheapest of 101 South Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in York?
The median homeowner in York pays $1,383 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is York 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 York?
The median home value in York is $198,600, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,969 people live in York. Numbers are typical (middle) values.