South Carolina Is 2024’s 8th Worst State to Live in – WalletHub Study

With millions of Americans moving each year and summer being the most popular time of year to move, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2024’s Best States to Live In, as well as expert commentary, to help people find a new home that is affordable, safe and enjoyable.

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 51 key indicators of livability. They range from housing costs and income growth to the education rate and hospital systems.

Living Conditions in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• Overall Rank: 43^rd
• 30^th – Housing Costs
• 42^nd – % of Population in Poverty
• 40^th – % of Insured Population
• 27^th – % of Adults in Fair or Poor Health
• 31^st – Avg. Weekly Work Hours
• 18^th – Restaurants per Capita

Top 5 States to Live In

1. Massachusetts
2. Florida
3. New Jersey
4. Utah
5. New Hampshire

Housing Costs

Lowest

• 1. Iowa
• 2. South Dakota
• 3. North Dakota
• 4. Kansas
• 5. Ohio

Highest

• 46. Florida
• 47. Nevada
• 48. Oregon
• 49. Hawaii
• 50. California

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-live-in/62617