RELOCATION & LIVABILITY

Fall in love with Columbia SC during your visit? We can't blame you. More than a weekend getaway, this region is a great place to live with low cost-of-living, top-notch school districts and outstanding hospitals. Here are some resources you can use while you plan to move this way.

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What's America's best place to live in 2022? A ranking from the survey company Niche.com suggests that Americans' top choices aren't necessarily the best-known. 49. Columbia, South Carolina The mix of urban and suburban life is what attracts people to Columbia. The community is…

The millennial generation has come of age. This cohort is working in a variety of jobs and relocating to different cities. Some cities and states, though, are more popular spots for millennials to move to than others. They could be moving for a variety of reasons. Job…

To help Americans plan an affordable retirement while maintaining the best quality of life, WalletHub compared the retiree-friendliness of more than 180 U.S. cities across 46 key metrics. Our data set ranges from the cost of living to retired taxpayer-friendliness to the state's…

What do you look for in an ideal town? Proximity to trails, lakes, and beaches? How about top-ranked schools for your children? Would you like a professional or college sports team nearby, or do you prefer museums and art walks? Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live…

South Carolina is an appealing place to live in the southeast as you can stay near the beach in the Lowcountry or enjoy the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Upcountry. The state also has a reasonable cost of living, making it an affordable place for working…

Deciding where to lay the foundation for a long and prosperous career can be a tall order, especially for recent graduates entering the job market for the first time. After all, there are many factors - job-market saturation, housing affordability and commuter-friendliness, for…

These metro areas offer affordable, enviable living for people who are looking to make a move solo. The capital of South Carolina doesn’t have the coastal appeal of Charleston, but its rapid growth and more affordable housing options certainly appeal to the nearly 53% of the…

With 2021 behind us, it's time to think about fresh starts, whether that means small changes or a complete life overhaul. For many people, finding a new or better job will be a top resolution. The jobs market made quite a bit of recovery in 2021 after it took a major hit during…