Construction Costs in South Carolina
Construction in South Carolina costs less than the national average, with labor rates 15% lower.
Regional Cost Index
Labor
-15%
0.85x national baseline
Materials
-8%
0.92x national baseline
Permits
-10%
0.90x national baseline
Sales Tax
6.0%
Applied to taxable materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much more expensive is construction in South Carolina?+−
In South Carolina, labor costs are 15% below the national average, materials are 8% lower, and permit costs are 10% lower. The sales tax rate is 6.0%.
What ZIP codes does this region cover?+−
This region covers 0 ZIP code prefixes.
How are regional multipliers applied?+−
Our estimation engine applies regional multipliers to every resource in your estimate. Labor rates are adjusted by the labor multiplier, material costs by the material multiplier, and permit fees by the permit multiplier. Sales tax is added to taxable materials.
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