Cherokee County, located in South Carolina, is one of the best places to live in the state. According to Best Places, Cherokee County has an overall ranking of 8 out of 10 and ranks highly for its housing costs. It has a median home value of $171,200 and an average monthly rental cost of $919. The county also has a low cost of living at 83 out of 100. Specifically, groceries are 13% lower than the national average and utilities are 9% lower than the national average. In addition, Cherokee County also ranks well for its schools and diversity with 7 out of 10 rankings for education and diversity respectively. All in all, Cherokee County is an excellent place to live with many benefits and advantages that appeal to potential residents.
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