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South Carolina · best for remote workers · #34 of 50 states

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.

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#1 city in SC for remote workers
Fort Mill70.0
Remote Workers score out of 100
South Carolina, all states
#34 of 50
Population
30,775
Open Fort Mill →
Cost of living
93.7
BEA RPP · 100 = avg
Broadband
92.9%
Households subscribed · Census ACS
Work from home
12.3%
Census ACS
Tax burden
8.15%
% of income
Outdoor score
9/100
Parks + trails + land

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

#  CityGradeRemote Workers scoreOverallAffordabilityEconomyPopulation
1Fort MillA+70.071.0617430,775
2GreerB+64.261.5755841,536
3AikenB59.056.0764932,521
4Goose CreekB57.157.2645848,078
5GreenvilleC+56.555.7655272,935
6Mount PleasantA56.263.8397893,993
7Rock HillC54.550.3714375,259
8CharlestonB+54.059.85563154,338
9BlufftonA53.663.6517133,157
10ColumbiaC51.850.47639139,643
11SumterD50.843.8833443,053
12AndersonD50.746.7813930,051
13North CharlestonC49.350.46749119,913
14FlorenceD49.145.8854040,408
15SummervilleC+49.052.7655851,654
16ConwayD48.348.5802727,263
17Carolina ForestD45.946.7673426,263
18SpartanburgF45.440.1813438,910
19Hilton Head IslandB44.955.9526137,911
20Myrtle BeachF43.240.6704138,371

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.

Compare: States with Similar Remote Workers Rankings

  • New MexicoRemote Workers score 50.0#29
  • Rhode IslandRemote Workers score 49.3#30
  • NevadaRemote Workers score 49.0#31
  • West VirginiaRemote Workers score 49.0#32

Also See: South Carolina for Other Lifestyles

  • FamiliesFamilies score 55.8#40
  • RetireesRetirees score 54.0#40
  • Young ProfessionalsYoung Professionals score 58.8#18
  • Small BusinessSmall Business score 58.4#25
  • Outdoor EnthusiastsOutdoor Enthusiasts score 26.1#47

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.