Tega Cay is 14% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $141,037
and a population of 13,267.
North Augusta is 17% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $90,132
and a population of 24,928.
Fort Mill is 15% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $127,537
and a population of 28,281.
Irmo is 9% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $85,137
and a population of 11,799.
Ladson is 0% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $83,031
and a population of 16,261.
Mauldin is 5% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $81,027
and a population of 25,985.
Greer is 11% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $80,030
and a population of 39,191.
Moncks Corner is 2% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $91,516
and a population of 14,362.
Lexington is 4% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $83,263
and a population of 24,132.
Goose Creek is 7% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $87,437
and a population of 46,964.
Boiling Springs is 11% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $79,798
and a population of 12,609.
Simpsonville is 5% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $79,233
and a population of 25,125.
Oak Grove is 21% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $75,506
and a population of 12,031.
Powdersville is 4% cheaper
than the national average with a median income of $88,125
and a population of 11,321.
Summerville is 3% more expensive
than the national average with a median income of $78,621
and a population of 51,262.
How We Rank the Best Places to Live
Our livability score combines four data-driven factors: affordability (35% — cost of living index relative to national average),
income (25% — median household income from the Census Bureau),
housing value (15% — home price to income ratio), and
climate (15% — NOAA temperature normals favoring moderate climates).
Population serves as a proxy for amenities (10%).
Only cities with at least 5,000–10,000 residents are included. Data sourced from the
US Census Bureau, Zillow, HUD, and NOAA.