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Cost of living in Clemson, South Carolina

South Carolina, United States

What retirement costs look like in Clemson, South Carolina

Use this cost view to check whether Clemson, South Carolina fits your monthly retirement budget before comparing housing, taxes, healthcare and everyday spending in more detail.

Start with Comfortable Living: $3,609; Cost of Living for Couple: $3,916.

Compare the monthly estimate with the housing style you expect to use, not just the headline budget number. Rent, utilities, property taxes, insurance, transportation, groceries and dining can move in different directions.

Treat modeled or regional cost inputs as planning context. Before moving, confirm current rents, healthcare premiums, insurance exposure and local tax rules for your own household.

  • Comfortable Living $3,609
  • Cost of Living for Couple $3,916
  • Minimum Needed $2,708

Cost of Living metrics

Comfortable Living $3,609
Cost of Living for Couple $3,916
Minimum Needed $2,708
Typical 1BR Rent $869
Utilities $84
Groceries $513/mo · 4 grocery POIs
Dining Out $220/mo
Transportation $708
Need for a Car Car recommended
Property Taxes Poor
Overall Feel Poor