Rent vs Buy in Florence, SC
Monthly cost of renting vs owning a median-priced home · 30-yr fixed, 20% down
Rent and buy are roughly balanced in Florence, SC
Price-to-rent ratio is 17.5 (under 15 favors buying, over 21 favors renting). Renting costs $1,065/mo; owning runs about $1,648/mo — $583/mo more to own.
| Monthly cost to own | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mortgage (P&I, 6.80% rate) | $1,164 |
| Property tax | $205 |
| Home insurance | $93 |
| Maintenance | $186 |
| Total to own | $1,648 |
| Average 2BR rent | $1,065 |
Based on a median home value of $223,270 with a $44,654 down payment. Owning also builds equity over time, which a monthly comparison doesn't capture. Estimates use national averages for taxes, insurance and maintenance — your actual costs will vary.