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Cost of Living in Fair Play, SC

Population: 578 | South Carolina

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Fair Play is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
76
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 92, Fair Play, SC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 10% above the South Carolina state average of 82. Fair Play is a small community of 578 residents.

The median household income in Fair Play is $113,466, which is 51% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Fair Play. The area sees an average annual temperature of 61.4°F, with summers averaging 78°F and winters around 45°F. Annual rainfall totals 49 inches spread over roughly 127 days.

Everyday prices in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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
$113,466
vs US Median ($75,149)
+51%

Housing

Median Home Value
$230,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$788/mo

Everyday Prices in Fair Play

BLS Average Prices for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.94
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.40
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.86
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.78
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$3.97
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.16
Electricity
per kWh
-14% vs US

Climate in Fair Play

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

61.4°F
Avg Temperature
49"
Rainfall / Year
127d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 52 56 64 72 79 85 89 87 82 72 62 54
Avg °F 43 46 53 61 69 76 79 78 73 62 52 45
Low °F 34 36 43 50 59 66 70 69 64 52 42 36
Rain" 4.5 4.2 4.7 3.8 3.5 4.4 3.7 4.9 3.7 3.6 3.6 4.5

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