Cost of Living in Laurel Bay, SC

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2%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
2%
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 Laurel Bay South Carolina National
Cost of living9894100
Groceries9899100
Health care9698100
Housing9881100
Transportation9999100
Utilities104101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9998100
Household Items9999100
Education & Childcare9398100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Laurel Bay is 5% higher than the South Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Laurel Bay is 2% lower than the national average
  • Laurel Bay housing is 2% lower 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$83,332$6,944$1,944$2,500
      Renters$75,355$6,280$1,758$2,261
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Laurel Bay, SC, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Laurel Bay, the median monthly income is $83,332 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,944 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $75,355, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,758 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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      Laurel Bay, SC6,577981.7%

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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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