Montana
Low tax burden · COL index 104
Wins 8 categories
South Carolina
Moderate tax burden · COL index 93
Wins 5 categories
Cost of living in Montana (index 104) runs 12% higher than South Carolina (index 93). The median home in Montana costs $450K vs $310K in South Carolina.
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Montana
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South Carolina
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