South Carolina
Cost of living, salaries, housing prices, taxes and population data for South Carolina. Official U.S. government data.
Living in South Carolina: BMW country, beaches and growth
South Carolina has ridden auto manufacturing, aerospace around Charleston, tourism and retiree inflows into sustained growth. Greenville, Columbia and Charleston each offer distinct job mixes, with Charlotte spillover in the north.
Housing still undercuts most of the Southeast coast, though Charleston and Hilton Head command real premiums. Taxes are moderate. The state fits manufacturing workers, retirees and remote earners who want warmth and coast without Florida pricing.
Quick answers: South Carolina
South Carolina vs the national average
- Income 12% below the national median ($75,561).
- Median home value 13% below the national median ($272,900).
County Explorer — South Carolina
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Cost of living, median income, rent, home prices and taxes in South Carolina for 2026, with county explorer and historical trends from past years to 2026.
What is the cost of living in South Carolina?
Housing, rent, income and taxes for South Carolina with county explorer and trends — all on this page.
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