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Cost of Living in The Cliffs Valley, SC

Population: 813 | South Carolina

146
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

The Cliffs Valley is 46% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
295
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in The Cliffs Valley, SC: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 146, The Cliffs Valley, SC is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 46% more expensive than the national average and 64% above the South Carolina state average of 82. The Cliffs Valley is a small community of 813 residents.

The median household income in The Cliffs Valley is $114,583, which is 52% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to The Cliffs Valley. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.4°F, with summers averaging 72°F and winters around 39°F. Annual rainfall totals 51.4 inches spread over roughly 156 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
$114,583
vs US Median ($75,149)
+52%

Housing

Median Home Value
$900,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,332/mo

Everyday Prices in The Cliffs Valley

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 The Cliffs Valley

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.4°F
Avg Temperature
51.4"
Rainfall / Year
156d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 48 51 58 67 74 80 83 82 77 68 58 50
Avg °F 37 40 47 55 63 70 73 72 66 56 46 40
Low °F 27 29 35 42 51 59 63 62 56 44 34 30
Rain" 4.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.2 4.8 5.3 4.7 4.4 3.5 3.9 4.4

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