Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $1,113 in South Carolina versus $764 in Wyoming. Overall, Wyoming runs roughly 31% cheaper on rent than South Carolina, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $68,460 in South Carolina and $69,171 in Wyoming — about 1% higher in Wyoming. South Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 6.00% and a 6% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
6%
4%
+2.0 pp in South Carolina
Income Tax (top rate)
6.00%
None
+6.0 pp in South Carolina
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$1,113
$764
+31% in South Carolina
Median Home Value
$453,300
$302,200
+33% in South Carolina
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$68,460
$69,171
+1% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
64.9°F
45.4°F
+19.5°F in South Carolina
South Carolina vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in South Carolina or Wyoming?
- Wyoming is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $764 runs about 31% below South Carolina's $1,113, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in South Carolina than in Wyoming?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $45,000 a year in South Carolina versus $31,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, South Carolina or Wyoming?
- South Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 6.00% and a 6% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in South Carolina/Wyoming — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.