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Cost of Living in North Santee, SC

Population: 528 | South Carolina

92
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

North Santee is 8% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
77
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 92, North Santee, 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. North Santee is a small community of 528 residents.

The median household income in North Santee is $42,393, which is 44% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 North Santee. The area sees an average annual temperature of 65°F, with summers averaging 81°F and winters around 49°F. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches spread over roughly 121 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
$42,393
vs US Median ($75,149)
-44%

Housing

Median Home Value
$236,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$842/mo

Climate in North Santee

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

65°F
Avg Temperature
43.7"
Rainfall / Year
121d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 58 62 69 77 84 89 92 90 86 77 67 60
Avg °F 47 51 57 65 72 79 82 81 76 66 56 50
Low °F 37 39 45 52 61 69 72 71 66 55 44 39
Rain" 3.6 3.3 3.6 2.9 3.4 4.7 5.0 4.2 4.0 3.2 2.7 3.2

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