If you’re looking for a great place to retire look no further than South Carolina. The Palmetto State offers affordable homes with mild winter temperatures. Additionally, easy access to the coast makes the state attractive to retirees. Retiring in South Carolina gives you the option of choosing a coastal area, historic city, or college town. There are The experts over at US News and World Report ranked the top 5 cities to retire in South Carolina. This has me asking the question, how can I be one of those people who retire in their 30s? #goals.
If your retirement dreams include moving to a quaint town full of relaxation, amenities, and activities then you’re in luck. There are some fantastic places to retire in South Carolina. Whether you want to golf, relax on the beach, revel in small-town living, or be closer to the city you won’t be bored in these cities and towns! Some offer a wide variety of activities perfect for the retiree who wants an active lifestyle. Others are ideal for those looking to fully kick back and relax.
Read the full US News article here or keep reading to see where the top 5 cities to retire in South Carolina are.
5. Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina, USA downtown city skyline from Finlay Park at dusk.
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,246
Median monthly rent: $955Columbia has all the benefits of a capital city and all the charm of a southern college town.
4. Charleston
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,567
Median monthly rent: $1,197Who wouldn’t want to retire in Charleston? You’d be surrounded by all that history, southern charm, and incredible restaurants.
3. Spartanburg
Main Street in Downtown Spartanburg South Carolina SC.
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,136
Median monthly rent: $825A low cost of living and proximity to both Columbia and Charlotte makes Spartanburg a great place to retire.
2. Greenville
Once a dilapidated section of Greenville, South Carolina, Falls Park on the Reedy is now a beautiful urban park space with walking trails, and falling water, surrounded by art galleries and restaurants.
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,223
Median monthly rent: $882Greenville has gotten a lot of wonderful publicity over the last several years, for the city’s revitalized downtown. And with a location halfway between Charlotte and Atlanta, it’s convenient.
1. Myrtle Beach
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,296
Median monthly rent: $976With its coastal location, numerous golf courses, and tons of restaurants and attractions Myrtle Beach is the perfect retirement spot for those who are go-getters.
