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Cost of Living in South Carolina

The cost of living in South Carolina State is generally lower than the national average. The cost of food, transportation, healthcare and housing are all below the national norms. South Carolina also has no state income tax, which helps to keep costs down for residents. Additionally, there are some areas in the state that are very affordable. For example, the median home price in many places can be purchased for under $200,000 and rental rates tend to be quite reasonable as well. All these factors make South Carolina an attractive option for people who want to live comfortably without breaking the bank.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means South Carolina is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means South Carolina, South Carolina is more expensive.

South Carolina cost of living is 89.3

COST OF LIVINGSouth CarolinaUnited States
  89.3100
  95.8100
  102.7100
  76.6100
  $259,900$338,100
  103.9100
  86.8100
  76.3100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for South Carolina    54 Reviews
    As real as a review as you’ll ever get - 10/11/2020
    As a 20 year resident of South Carolina, I can say, that it unfortunately as a whole isn’t the hospitable, friendly, nice, safe, or the wonderful picture many people... Read More

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    THINK RETIREMENT - SAVANNAH LAKES VILLAGE - 3/11/2020
    As an adult child now absorbing responsibilities for elderly parents; options must be addressed. Cost of Living is required long-term. We discovered South Carolina's... Read More

    The Upstate - 11/11/2017
    The Upstate (Greenville, Clemson, etc) is very nice ... lots to do and the weather, food and people seem to compare well to the Low... Read More


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