Cost of Living in Florence, SC
Florence, SC — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
86.8
U.S. average = 100 · #356 of 387
Median wage
$43,520
all jobs · $2,975/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$922
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Florence, SC to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Florence, SC vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 86.8 | −13.2% |
| Housing | 52.4 | −47.6% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 87.7 | −12.3% |
| Other services | 98.3 | −1.7% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Florence, SC
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $917 | $36,680/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $922 | $36,880/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,111 | $44,440/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,397 | $55,880/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $62,400/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Florence, SC
Your take-home pay
$35,694
per year · effective tax rate 18.0%
$2,975Monthly
$1,487Twice a month
$1,373Every 2 weeks
$17.16Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,042
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,698
- Medicare (1.45%)$631
- South Carolina income tax$1,454
- Take-home pay$35,694
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 6.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Florence, SC
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Florence, SC expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Florence, SC metro area are 86.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 52.4%. It is the #356 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Florence, SC?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $52,064 in Florence, SC (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $43,520.
How much is rent in Florence, SC?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Florence, SC are $917 for a studio, $922 for one bedroom, $1,111 for two bedrooms and $1,397 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Florence, SC
Management Occupations
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $118,750
- General and Operations Manager — $99,520
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Accountant and Auditor — $72,040
- Human Resources Specialist — $61,300
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Social and Human Service Assistant — $35,260
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $60,950
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,910
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $22,830
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $81,170
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $59,700
- Pharmacy Technician — $39,350
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Nursing Assistant — $35,400
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $29,950
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $48,710
- Security Guard — $39,060
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $36,540
- Cooks, Restaurant — $34,550
- Food Preparation Worker — $29,180
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $24,590
- Waiter and Waitress — $17,460
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $30,330
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $29,500
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $58,780
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $49,350
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $46,960
- Retail Salesperson — $28,650
- Cashier — $26,420
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $61,750
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $45,300
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $42,150
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $40,220
- Customer Service Representative — $37,270
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $37,030
- Office Clerks, General — $33,860
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Construction Laborer — $45,230
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $63,840
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $46,130
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $44,750
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $72,560
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $47,960
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $55,550
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $44,260
- Light Truck Driver — $37,860
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $36,720
- Stocker and Order Filler — $35,360