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Cost of Living in East Gaffney, SC

Population: 3,169 | South Carolina

62
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

East Gaffney is 38% less expensive than the national average.

57
Housing
26
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 62, East Gaffney, SC is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 38% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the South Carolina state average of 82. East Gaffney is a small community of 3,169 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in East Gaffney's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $753 (43% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $78,900 (74% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in East Gaffney is $26,314, which is 65% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 34% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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 East Gaffney. The area sees an average annual temperature of 62.1°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 45°F. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches spread over roughly 124 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
$26,314
vs US Median ($75,149)
-65%

Housing

Median Rent
$753/mo
Median Home Value
$78,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$463/mo

Climate in East Gaffney

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

62.1°F
Avg Temperature
43.3"
Rainfall / Year
124d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 53 58 65 74 81 88 91 89 83 74 64 56
Avg °F 43 47 54 62 70 77 81 79 73 63 52 46
Low °F 33 36 42 50 58 67 70 69 63 51 41 36
Rain" 3.3 3.3 3.9 3.9 3.5 4.2 3.5 4.0 3.8 3.3 3.3 3.4

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