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Cost of Living in Mulberry, SC

Population: 230 | South Carolina

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Mulberry is 5% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
100
Home Values
87
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 95, Mulberry, SC is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 14% above the South Carolina state average of 82. Mulberry is a small community of 230 residents.

The median household income in Mulberry is $39,697, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Mulberry. The area sees an average annual temperature of 64.7°F, with summers averaging 81°F and winters around 48°F. Annual rainfall totals 45.3 inches spread over roughly 111 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

Everyday prices in the Sumter, 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
$39,697
vs US Median ($75,149)
-47%

Housing

Everyday Prices in Mulberry

BLS Average Prices for the Sumter, 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 Mulberry

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

64.7°F
Avg Temperature
45.3"
Rainfall / Year
111d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 57 61 68 77 84 89 92 90 85 77 67 59
Avg °F 47 50 56 64 72 79 82 81 76 66 55 49
Low °F 36 39 44 52 61 69 72 71 66 54 44 38
Rain" 3.1 3.0 3.2 3.0 3.7 4.6 5.8 4.9 4.5 3.4 2.6 3.5

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