Cost of Living in Valley Falls, SC

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
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 Valley Falls South Carolina National
Cost of living9394100
Groceries9799100
Health care9898100
Housing8481100
Transportation9699100
Utilities101101100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9698100
Household Items9899100
Education & Childcare9898100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Valley Falls is equal to the South Carolina average
  • The cost of living in Valley Falls is 7% lower than the national average
  • Valley Falls housing is 16% 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$118,740$9,895$2,770$3,563
      Renters$31,265$2,605$729$938
      The affordability of the housing market in Valley Falls, SC as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Valley Falls homeowners, the median income is $118,740. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $2,770 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $31,265. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $729 for their rent related monthly 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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