Cost of Living in Wyboo, SC

Population 3,582 · South Carolina · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Wyboo is 56 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals.

Wyboo is about 45 miles north of North Charleston, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than North Charleston's $268,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 65
Rent 58

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Wyboo

The median home value in Wyboo is $198,200 — 35% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $767/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,725/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. South Carolina's top state income tax rate is 6.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.5%. The climate averages highs of 75.8°F and lows of 54.2°F. Overall, Wyboo has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$198,200
35% below avg
Median Rent
$767/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$807
1 BR
$841
2 BR
$1,028
3 BR
$1,294
4 BR
$1,567
Owner-occupied 91.2%
Renter-occupied 8.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$767
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,381/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
49.5 min
83% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.9%
Carpooled
9.4%
Bicycle
2.0%
Work from home
5.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 6.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.5%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.5%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$57,725
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,542
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
0% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.7%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 55.9
Male median age 55.1
Female median age 56.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
75.8°F
Avg Low
54.2°F
Annual Precip
43.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 586269778489929086776760
Low °F 373945526169727166554439
Precip" 3.633.343.602.853.354.674.954.213.983.162.703.23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Wyboo, SC?

Wyboo has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Wyboo, SC?

The median gross rent in Wyboo is $767 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Wyboo?

The median home value in Wyboo is $198,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Wyboo?

The median household income in Wyboo is $57,725 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Wyboo, SC?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Wyboo is 7.5%. The South Carolina state income tax top rate is 6.4%.

Is Wyboo, SC affordable?

Yes, Wyboo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Wyboo?

Wyboo has average high temperatures of 75.8°F and average lows of 54.2°F. Annual precipitation is 43.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Wyboo at a Glance

Population
3,582
Median Income
$57,725
Home Value
$198,200
Median Rent
$767/mo
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg High Temp
75.8°F
Sales Tax
7.5%
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