Cost of Living in Forestbrook, SC

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4%
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Groceries NAT. AVG.
16%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Forestbrook South Carolina National
Cost of living10494100
Groceries10099100
Health care9798100
Housing11681100
Transportation9799100
Utilities100101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9898100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare9998100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Forestbrook is 11% higher than the South Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Forestbrook is 4% higher than the national average
  • Forestbrook housing is 16% higher than the national average
  • South Carolina general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • South Carolina state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$83,365$6,947$1,945$2,501
      Renters$78,605$6,550$1,834$2,358
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Forestbrook, SC, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Forestbrook homeowners, is $83,365. This would allow for a maximum of $1,945 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $78,605 which would result in a maximum of $1,834 to be spent on rental costs.

      South Carolina Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      South Carolina 6% 9%

      South Carolina Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      South Carolina 0% 6.5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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