South Carolina
R+13 · Moderate tax burden · COL index 93
6.2%
Income Tax
540
Violent Crime / 100K
75.5
Life Expectancy
$310K
Median Home
$950
Childcare / Mo
State Profile
Taxes
Income Tax
Top rate reducing to 6% by 2024
Property Tax
~$1,333/yr on median home
Sales Tax
Social Security
Pension / IRA
Estate Tax
Inheritance Tax
Capital Gains
44% deduction on long-term capital gains
Housing & Cost of Living
Cost of Living Index
National avg = 100
Median Home Price
Median Rent (2BR)
Home Insurance
Homestead Exemption
Home equity protected from creditors
Asset Protection
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crime Rate
Near national avg
Property Crime Rate
Near national avg
Traffic Fatality Rate
Among the most dangerous
Healthcare
State Healthcare Rank
Life Expectancy
Medicaid Expansion
Uninsured Rate
Above national avg (~9%)
Education
K-12 Quality Rank
Bottom 10 nationally
School Choice / Vouchers
Childcare
Avg Infant Care (Full-Time)
Transportation
Car Insurance (Avg Annual)
Traffic Fatality Rate
Broadband Access
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Social & Legal
Abortion Access
6-week ban with exceptions
LGBTQ+ Protections
Marijuana
Minimum Wage
Right to Work
Environment & Climate
Air Quality (Annual AQI)
Near national avg
Natural Disaster Risk
Primary Hazards
Politics & Gun Laws
2024 Presidential Vote
Gun Law Grade
Source: Giffords Law Center
Carry Permit
Purchase Permit Required
Gambling
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Data is informational only. Verify with a tax professional, real estate agent, and local sources before making relocation decisions. Crime data: FBI UCR ~2022. Healthcare: Commonwealth Fund / US News ~2023. Education: Education Week ~2023. Housing: Zillow / Census ACS ~2024. Insurance: rate surveys ~2024. Sponsored links marked “Sponsored” may earn a commission. This does not affect our data or rankings.