Best Cities for Remote Workers in South Carolina
South Carolina ranks #34 of 50 for remote workers, with a remote workers score of 48.6. Fort Mill is its best city for remote workers at 70.0.
- South Carolina, all states
- #34 of 50
- Population
- 30,775
South Carolina for Remote Workers: The Full Picture
South Carolina ranks #34 out of 50 for remote workers — a state where remote workers may face some headwinds. Remote work fundamentally changes the relocation calculus: when your salary comes from elsewhere, what matters is how far it stretches locally and how good daily life feels. On that front, South Carolina's cost-of-living index of 93.7 is well below the national average — a remote worker earning a coastal salary here gains significant purchasing power.
The high work-from-home rate of 12.3% suggests an established remote work culture with coworking spaces and digital infrastructure already in place. 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription, at or above the 50-state average, so home internet is widely adopted.
Taxes are moderate at 8.15% of income — not a major draw but not a dealbreaker. Housing affordability (score: 78/100) is a clear advantage — the typical home is worth $306,323, a manageable ratio for most remote salaries.
All 20 Cities Ranked for Remote Workers
| # City | Grade | Remote Workers score | Overall | Affordability | Economy | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fort Mill | A+ | 70.0 | 71.0 | 61 | 74 | 30,775 |
| 2Greer | B+ | 64.2 | 61.5 | 75 | 58 | 41,536 |
| 3Aiken | B | 59.0 | 56.0 | 76 | 49 | 32,521 |
| 4Goose Creek | B | 57.1 | 57.2 | 64 | 58 | 48,078 |
| 5Greenville | C+ | 56.5 | 55.7 | 65 | 52 | 72,935 |
| 6Mount Pleasant | A | 56.2 | 63.8 | 39 | 78 | 93,993 |
| 7Rock Hill | C | 54.5 | 50.3 | 71 | 43 | 75,259 |
| 8Charleston | B+ | 54.0 | 59.8 | 55 | 63 | 154,338 |
| 9Bluffton | A | 53.6 | 63.6 | 51 | 71 | 33,157 |
| 10Columbia | C | 51.8 | 50.4 | 76 | 39 | 139,643 |
| 11Sumter | D | 50.8 | 43.8 | 83 | 34 | 43,053 |
| 12Anderson | D | 50.7 | 46.7 | 81 | 39 | 30,051 |
| 13North Charleston | C | 49.3 | 50.4 | 67 | 49 | 119,913 |
| 14Florence | D | 49.1 | 45.8 | 85 | 40 | 40,408 |
| 15Summerville | C+ | 49.0 | 52.7 | 65 | 58 | 51,654 |
| 16Conway | D | 48.3 | 48.5 | 80 | 27 | 27,263 |
| 17Carolina Forest | D | 45.9 | 46.7 | 67 | 34 | 26,263 |
| 18Spartanburg | F | 45.4 | 40.1 | 81 | 34 | 38,910 |
| 19Hilton Head Island | B | 44.9 | 55.9 | 52 | 61 | 37,911 |
| 20Myrtle Beach | F | 43.2 | 40.6 | 70 | 41 | 38,371 |
City remote workers scores use each city's own data, with the category weights rescaled over the categories the city has; outdoor access has no city-level measure and is left out.
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Also See: South Carolina for Other Lifestyles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Carolina a good state for remote workers?
South Carolina ranks #34 out of 50 for remote workers with a persona-weighted score of 48.6/100. Its strongest relevant category is Affordability (78/100) and its weakest is Outdoor Access (9/100).
What is the best city for remote workers in South Carolina?
Fort Mill ranks #1 in South Carolina for remote workers with a score of 70.0/100, followed by Greer and Aiken.
What factors are most important for remote workers in South Carolina?
Rankings weighted toward affordable cost of living, strong economy, outdoor access, livability, low taxes, and safe communities — what remote workers prioritize when choosing where to live.