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Dive into each indicator for South Carolina.
95.0
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
89
Housing cost index
100
Utilities index
96
Food & groceries index
97
Healthcare index
98
Transportation index
$2.95 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–202495▲ 3%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 95.0 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 89 | |
| Utilities index | 100 | |
| Food & groceries index | 96 | |
| Healthcare index | 97 | |
| Transportation index | 98 | |
| Avg. gas price | $2.95 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of South Carolina vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
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