Compare My CityCost of Living in South Carolina
We track 8 metro areas in South Carolina. The average of the 8 metros we track in South Carolina is 93.2 on the BEA's overall price index — 6.8% below the US average of 100. Florence, SC is the least expensive at 86.8, while Charleston, SC is the most expensive at 101.0. Figures reflect 2024 data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Metro areas in South Carolina
| Metro | Overall RPP | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, SC | 101.0 | +1.0% |
| Columbia, SC | 93.7 | −6.3% |
| Florence, SC | 86.8 | −13.2% |
| Greenville, SC | 93.3 | −6.7% |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | 98.0 | −2.0% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 93.6 | −6.4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 91.1 | −8.9% |
| Sumter, SC | 88.0 | −12.0% |