Columbia, SC
67
Columbia, SC scores 67/100 (Good) on Your Area Score. It is a mid-sized city with a more affordable than many comparable markets cost profile,…
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Anderson, SC
66
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Conway, SC
66
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Florence, SC
66
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Sumter, SC
66
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Greer, SC
64
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Aiken, SC
64
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Charleston, SC scores 62/100 (Fair) on Your Area Score. It is a mid-sized city with a relatively expensive cost profile, a mixed safety profile,…
Greenville, SC scores 61/100 (Fair) on Your Area Score. It is a smaller city with a moderately affordable cost profile, a mixed safety profile,…
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Mauldin, SC
62
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City profile with relocation-focused scoring, trade-offs, and a full livability breakdown.
City profile with relocation-focused scoring, trade-offs, and a full livability breakdown.
City profile with relocation-focused scoring, trade-offs, and a full livability breakdown.
City profile with relocation-focused scoring, trade-offs, and a full livability breakdown.
Bluffton, SC
57
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