Cost of Living in Travelers Rest, SC

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3%
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1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
9%
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 Travelers Rest South Carolina National
Cost of living10394100
Groceries10199100
Health care9998100
Housing10981100
Transportation9999100
Utilities104101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10198100
Household Items9899100
Education & Childcare9898100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Travelers Rest is 10% higher than the South Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Travelers Rest is 3% higher than the national average
  • Travelers Rest housing is 9% 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$112,986$9,416$2,636$3,390
      Renters$31,856$2,655$743$956
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Travelers Rest, 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 Travelers Rest, the median monthly income is $112,986 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,636 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $31,856, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $743 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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      Travelers Rest, SC8,1721032.9%

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      Travelers Rest, SC8,1721032.9%
      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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