98.0
Transportation Cost Index
2024
$2.95/gal
Avg. Gas Price
2024
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Cost Index | 98 | 100 |
National ranking
How states rank by transportation cost index.
| #1 | Texas | $2.99 |
| #2 | Florida | $3.19 |
| #3 | California | $4.8 |
| #4 | Alaska | 12 |
| #5 | Vermont | 20 |
| #6 | Wyoming | 40 |
| #7 | Tennessee | 92 |
| #8 | Missouri | 92 |
| #9 | Oklahoma | 92 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 92 |
| #11 | Kentucky | 93 |
| #12 | North Carolina | 93 |
| #13 | Indiana | 94 |
| #14 | Louisiana | 94 |
| #15 | Georgia | 95 |
| #16 | New Mexico | 96 |
| #17 | Ohio | 97 |
| #18 | Minnesota | 97 |
| #19 | Delaware | 98 |
| #20 | Wisconsin | 99 |
| #21 | Washington | 99 |
| #22 | Virginia | 101 |
| #23 | Michigan | 101 |
| #24 | New Hampshire | 102 |
| #25 | Utah | 103 |
| #26 | Montana | 103.2 |
| #27 | Colorado | 104 |
| #28 | Maine | 104 |
| #29 | Rhode Island | 105 |
| #30 | Illinois | 106 |
| #31 | Arizona | 106 |
| #32 | New Jersey | 108 |
| #33 | Oregon | 108 |
| #34 | Massachusetts | 111 |
| #35 | New York | 111 |
Overview
South Carolina drivers benefit from gasoline prices that typically run below the national average, keeping the state's transportation cost index near 98. Long commutes in growing metros like Charleston and Greenville offset some of those savings for daily commuters.
Did you know?
- South Carolina has no vehicle emissions testing requirement in most counties, which helps keep vehicle ownership costs down.