We love a friendly rivalry between cities. And we love to see who comes out on top in those rivalries when publications put together different lists. This time it’s the Best Places To Live. And this list comes from a reputable source- US News and World Report. As South Carolina residents we know there are plenty of fantastic places to call home in the Palmetto State. There is something for everyone. Each year US News ranks the best places to live in the US, and while two North Carolina cities made the top 10, some South Carolina cities weren’t too far behind as great cities to call home!
And the top cities to call home in South Carolina? It’s not what I would have guessed. In fact, it’s a place you probably visit, and maybe even have a vacation home at. I would have thought the bigger cities would have topped this vacation destination as a place to call home in South Carolina though. You can read all the information on the methodology US News uses in ranking cities here. Below you’ll find the top 5 places to live in South Carolina. Why seven? It’s the cities that are among the nation’s 150 most populous. You’ll also see where they stack up overall against the rest of the United States. And below that, you’ll find the top places to live in the US.
You can read the full list from US News & World Report here.
5. Columbia, SC
#92 overall Best Place To Live
Overall Score: 6.2
Quality of Life: 6.2
Value: 7.2
4. Charleston, SC
#53 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.4
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 6.2
3. Spartanburg, SC
#43 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.4
Quality of Life: 6.3
Value: 7.8
2. Greenville, SC
#31 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.5
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 7.8
1. Myrtle Beach, SC
#18 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.6
Quality of Life: 6.1
Value: 6.9
7. Fayetteville
#135 Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 5.7
Quality of Life: 6.0
Value: 6.8
6. Greensboro
#72 Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 5.7
Quality of Life: 6.5
Value: 7.5
5. Winston-Salem
#41 Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.4
Quality of Life: 6.7
Value: 7.7
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4. Asheville
#29 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.5
Quality of Life: 6.8
Value: 7.0
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3. Hickory
#25 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.5
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 8.6
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2. Charlotte
#8 Overall Best Places To Live
Overall Score: 6.7
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 7.0
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1. Raleigh & Durham
#3 Best Places To Live Overall
Overall Score: 6.9
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 7.0
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10. Fayetteville, AK
Overall Score: 6.7
Quality of Life: 6.9
Value: 7.8
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9. Colorado Springs
Overall Score: 6.7
Quality of Life: 6.5
Value: 5.8
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8. Charlotte, NC
Overall Score: 6.7
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 7.0
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7. Portland, ME
Overall Score: 6.7
Quality of Life: 7.4
Value: 6.2
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6. Naples, FL
Overall Score: 6.8
Quality of Life: 7.1
Value: 6.2
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5. Sarasota, FL
Overall Score: 6.8
Quality of Life: 7.0
Value: 6.1
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4. Boulder, CO
Overall Score: 6.8
Quality of Life: 7.7
Value: 5.3
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3. Raleigh & Durham, NC
Overall Score: 6.9
Quality of Life: 6.4
Value: 7.0
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2. Huntsville, AL
Overall Score: 6.9
Quality of Life: 7.0
Value: 8.2
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1. Green Bay, WI
Overall Score: 6.9
Quality of Life: 7.3
Value: 8.0
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