Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Mild winters, low costs, and coast-to-upstate range across one easygoing state.
1. Charleston: Best overall
2. Greenville: Best for jobs
3. Mount Pleasant: Best for families
4. Columbia: Best value
5. Myrtle Beach: Best beach value
6. Hilton Head Island: Best resort living
7. Rock Hill: Best Charlotte-adjacent value
8. Spartanburg: Best Upstate value
9. Bluffton: Best low-country growth pick
South Carolina has become a quiet relocation favorite, with mild winters, a low cost of living, and a coastline that draws retirees and remote workers alike. From historic Charleston to the booming Upstate around Greenville, here are the 9 best places to live in South Carolina, ranked.