State guide
Cost of living in South Carolina
2 South Carolina cities in the dataset, ranked cheapest first. We model an effective 4.1% state income tax at middle incomes. Combined state + average local sales tax runs about 7.5%.
Cities covered
2
Median rent
$1,563/mo
Median est. cost
$4,150/mo
State income tax
≈4.1%
Standouts in South Carolina
Cheapest
Greenville, SC
$3,966/mo
Lowest estimated monthly essentials for one person.
Best overall
Charleston, SC
Fit 73
Highest default Fit Score of the cities here.
Safest
Charleston, SC
Safety 64
Lowest violent and property crime per capita.
Best for jobs
Charleston, SC
Jobs 92
Strongest labor market (BLS unemployment + growth).
Sunniest
Greenville, SC
230 sunny days
Most sunny days per year.
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