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Cost of Living in Little Mountain, SC

Population: 446 | South Carolina

94
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Little Mountain is 6% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
87
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 94, Little Mountain, SC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 6% cheaper than the national average and 13% above the South Carolina state average of 82. Little Mountain is a small community of 446 residents.

The median household income in Little Mountain is $90,893, which is 21% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Little Mountain. The area sees an average annual temperature of 64.3°F, with summers averaging 81°F and winters around 48°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.2 inches spread over roughly 109 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Columbia, 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
$90,893
vs US Median ($75,149)
+21%

Housing

Median Home Value
$266,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$789/mo

Everyday Prices in Little Mountain

BLS Average Prices for the Columbia, 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
-15% vs US

Climate in Little Mountain

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

64.3°F
Avg Temperature
45.2"
Rainfall / Year
109d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 57 61 68 77 84 90 93 91 86 77 66 59
Avg °F 46 49 56 64 72 79 82 81 76 65 54 48
Low °F 35 37 44 52 61 69 72 71 65 53 42 37
Rain" 3.5 3.4 3.6 2.8 3.5 5.0 5.4 4.7 3.9 3.1 2.8 3.7

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