Why People Are Moving To...
South Carolina
Lowcountry charm with the Southeast's lowest property taxes
South Carolina blends Charleston's historic waterfront with the Grand Strand's 60 miles of beach and the marsh-lined Sea Islands. It boasts the lowest average property taxes in the region and exempts Social Security from state income tax — a powerful combination for relocators and retirees.
Tax Rates
State Income Tax
0% – 6.2%
Graduated income tax with a top marginal rate of 6.2% (reduced from 6.4% in 2024). Social Security income is fully exempt. A large deduction is available for retirement income under age 65, and full exemption after 65.
Source: SC Department of RevenueProperty Tax
0.57% avg effective
The lowest average effective property tax rate in the Southeast and among the ten lowest in the nation. Owner-occupied primary residences also receive a reduced assessment ratio (4% vs. 6%).
Source: Tax Foundation — 2025In-State vs. Out-of-State Tuition
USC Columbia (annual)
Annual tuition & fees for 2024-25 at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. In-state includes the state-funded scholarship offset for eligible residents.
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Charleston (Coastal SC)
Average daily high and low temperatures (°F) by month. Coastal South Carolina offers mild winters and warm ocean summers.
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