Cost of Living in Wyboo, SC

With a cost of living index of 72, Wyboo, SC is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 28% cheaper than the national average and 10% below the South Carolina state average of 82. Wyboo is a small community of 3,582 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Wyboo's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $767 (42% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $198,200 (35% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Wyboo is $57,725, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 16% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Wyboo. 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.