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Cost of Living in Andrews, SC

Population: 2,558 | South Carolina

73
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Andrews is 27% less expensive than the national average.

77
Housing
37
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Andrews, SC: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 73, Andrews, SC is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 27% cheaper than the national average and 9% below the South Carolina state average of 82. Andrews is a small community of 2,558 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Andrews's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,012 (23% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $111,400 (63% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Andrews is $53,611, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 23% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Andrews. The area sees an average annual temperature of 65.1°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 50°F. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches spread over roughly 134 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$53,611
vs US Median ($75,149)
-29%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,012/mo
Median Home Value
$111,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$916/mo

Climate in Andrews

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

65.1°F
Avg Temperature
55.6"
Rainfall / Year
134d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 58 60 66 73 80 86 88 87 83 76 67 61
Avg °F 49 51 57 64 72 78 81 80 76 67 57 52
Low °F 39 42 48 55 63 70 73 72 68 58 48 42
Rain" 3.4 3.2 3.9 3.3 3.4 5.1 7.1 8.3 6.8 4.3 2.8 4.0

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