Typical South Carolina mortgage payment
The median home price in South Carolina is roughly $300,000. Here's the estimated monthly principal & interest payment on that amount, by rate and term:
| Rate | 15-year | 30-year |
|---|---|---|
| 5.00% | $2,372 | $1,610 |
| 5.50% | $2,451 | $1,703 |
| 6.00% | $2,532 | $1,799 |
| 6.50% | $2,613 | $1,896 |
| 7.00% | $2,696 | $1,996 |
| 7.50% | $2,781 | $2,098 |
| 8.00% | $2,867 | $2,201 |
| 8.50% | $2,954 | $2,307 |
| 9.00% | $3,043 | $2,414 |
| 9.50% | $3,133 | $2,523 |
| 10.00% | $3,224 | $2,633 |
What a South Carolina mortgage really costs (PITI)
Principal & interest alone would run about $1,896/month at 6.50% over 30 years. But South Carolina's property tax - roughly 0.57% of home value per year here - adds about $142/month, and estimated homeowners insurance adds around $88/month. Your real total monthly payment (PITI) on a $300,000 South Carolina home is closer to $2,126/month.
Using the standard 28%-of-income guideline, comfortably affording this home takes a household income around $91,123/year. A 20% down payment here is $60,000.
South Carolina vs. its neighbors
South Carolina has the lowest estimated total monthly payment of its bordering states.
| State | Median price | Property tax rate | Est. total monthly (PITI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (this page) | $300,000 | 0.57% | $2,126/mo |
| North Carolina | $330,000 | 0.84% | $2,413/mo |
| Georgia | $330,000 | 0.92% | $2,435/mo |
What affects your South Carolina payment?
- Property tax above is a statewide estimate - your county's actual rate may differ.
- Down payment: 20% down avoids private mortgage insurance (PMI).
- Loan term: a 15-year loan saves enormous interest vs. 30 years.
Median price, property tax rate and insurance are approximate estimates, not county-specific figures. Not financial advice.