Top 10 Reasons NOT to Move to South Carolina

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🌐 Top 10 Reasons Not to Move to South Carolina 🌐
Thinking about relocating to the Palmetto State? Hold on! In this video, we delve into the top 10 reasons you might want to think twice before packing your bags for South Carolina. From traffic congestion to the unique challenges of living in the Lowcountry, we've got the inside scoop.
🚗 Traffic Congestion: With the 3rd fastest population growth in the country, urban areas like Charleston & Columbia are feeling the squeeze. Find out why navigating the roads can be a real headache.
🌞 Hot Summers: Love a mild climate? South Carolina's hot and humid summers might not be your cup of tea. But don't worry, everything is air-conditioned!
🌀 Hurricanes: Brace yourself for the occasional inconvenience of hurricanes. We share our experiences and insights on dealing with these natural phenomena.
🦎 Wildlife! Snakes and Alligators: Living in a warmer climate means sharing your space with some fascinating (and occasionally intimidating) wildlife. Welcome to the Lowcountry!
💼 Limited Job Opportunities: Explore the job market in South Carolina and understand why it might not be the ideal place for everyone seeking career growth.
🍽️ Culinary Breadth: Not a foodie's paradise? Discover the culinary scene in South Carolina and why it might not cater to everyone's taste.
🏖️ Tourist Crowds: From Hilton Head to Myrtle Beach, tourist hotspots attract millions every year. We discuss the impact on daily life and whether you're ready for the crowds.
💸 Cost of Living: Get the lowdown on the cost of living in South Carolina and how it might impact your budget.
🌳 Slower Pace/Happy People: Experience the laid-back lifestyle and happy vibes, but consider if the slower pace aligns with your preferences.
Join us as we explore the pros and cons of living in South Carolina, and don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below! 🗣️
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@williamcarroll4490 4 ай бұрын

I moved to Greenville from Cape Cod a year ago to an over 50 no kids RV Park. The climate is ideal, the highways are not jambed. The people are friendly but finding work take time. My living expenses are half. I can live on 1200 a month SS but prefer to work PT.

@explorelowcountry 3 ай бұрын

Greenville is such a great town! I grew up on the North Shore in MA. :)

@zline-sp2fs 3 ай бұрын

I'm from NJ and I'm very close to choosing Greenville (Greer or TR). I fell in love with these areas and while i'm still doing a little more research, I'm pretty much sold on the Upstate.

@paulrudi8769 24 күн бұрын

Electrician from mass looking to move to the area. Torn between Greenville area or Charleston

@user-xc8jw3lg1l 18 күн бұрын

I’m an electrical contractor in Plymouth, we own a condo on Hilton Head and want to move full time in a few years 🤞

@user-mx7ry2go1y 3 күн бұрын

This guy is crazy- South Carolina sucks - please stay away! We are a bunch of rude rubes- you’ll hate it here - I hear Arkansas is gorgeous- move there please🙄😉😄

@eddieBoxer 24 күн бұрын

Seems everybody is telling you don't move here, don't move there? Every place has their positive and negative, I decide myself where to move and adjust to the area, spent 20 years active Army retired disabled veteran, Been to Iraq it was terrible living in the hot desert.

@RG-xi3rd 6 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention the problem with mosquitos. Because of the humidity and constant afternoon rains, there is a lot of standing water. This is where mosquitos lay their eggs and South Carolina has a booming mosquito problem. This includes the Myrtle Beach area as well. The other thing you didn't mention was house repairs. The salt water will eat away your house and things you own like your vehicles and bikes. And you are right about the traffic. If you want to go to the grocery store just to pick up a few things, even during the week in summer, you will be in traffic for 2 hours (1 hour each way) which is normally a 40-minute ride (20 minutes each way). This is a major reason why people choose not to live there year round. Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach are good vacation spots, but neither are great year round destinations to live. Oh, and the humidity in the summer is unbearable. It's only good if you like walking outdoors into a sauna fully dressed.

@explorelowcountry 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comments! I always felt like the mosquitos were worse in Massachusetts where I grew up than here. The biggest issue I've found is no-see-ums. No question about the heat and humidity too, but where I grew up it was snow, ice and salt that put the wear and tear on things! Our traffic here in HHI and Bluffton is definitely not bad, but I've heard that Charleston can be tough. Always drawbacks to every area, right?

@worldtraveler3044 2 ай бұрын

September is our hottest month, the weather split is Halloween. However, he is correct our infrastructure is stressed, especially on our bluff off island.

@RobotsCanDoAnything 3 ай бұрын

Tim, thank you for your work. Excellent video.

@explorelowcountry 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was helpful!

@ruthbranson4444 7 ай бұрын

I retired and moved from the Washington DC area to right outside of Columbia SC and I must say, it's been an adjustment in surprising ways. The slower pace was expected but the lack of "hustle" came as a shock. On several occasions I've contacted service people to remove trees, lay sod, fix a sprinkler system or hang lights and they would either not show to give an estimate or not follow through after giving me an estimate. I don't understand, are folks independently wealrhy and not need the money? I live in a new community and most neighbors relocated from other states and we all have made the same observation. NY and DC contractors do whatever it takes to get your business and would eat these guys lunch. Also, this is not the place for young people in the prime of their work life as there are few good paying jobs and almost none with a pension plan, 401K, insurance, or decent time off. NYC Transit Authority has entry level jobs with all those benefits starting at $35/hr with no college required. SC is where you come to retire in leisure and enjoy the fruits of your labor, not to earn a living.

@ihave35cents95 3 ай бұрын

Well, that’s not true. If you have a trade, I make excellent money here more than I did in New Jersey.

@adamwade4764 22 күн бұрын

@@ihave35cents95 I have worked all my life, except for one year in GA, in SC and I have ALWAYS had a good job with time off, insurance and a 401k plan. Jeez where do you get your facts

@ihave35cents95 22 күн бұрын

@@adamwade4764 I get it through life I charge $200 an hour and I stay busy. Plus, I’m a painting contractor. I live in a mansion in the Lowcountry right outside of Charleston.. maybe you’re doing something wrong

@ihave35cents95 22 күн бұрын

@@adamwade4764 I don’t even know what you’re talking about. Do you live in a mansion I do.

@Pghyinzer 4 ай бұрын

Interesting video. Lots of info. Thanks for that. What about health care? What about the folks that are no longer active in their 55+ active adult gated communities? Whats available for them in terms of elder care? What about the environment? Having visited the Lowcountry a couple of years ago I found the boom of building homes and businesses distroying the nature that is the hallmark of the area. What is being done to preserve whats left? I saw so much Styrofoam it made me sick. Living in a progrsssive state (NY) you don't see an over abundance of Styrofoam, plastic bags and tosses bottle and can drink containers. What's being done to reduce all of that waste, much of which will out live all of us? On the plus side. Lots of places to bike ride, play sports and be able to stay healthy. The nature that is left is spectacular. I mean you got massive live oak trees, spanish moss, dolphins, alligators, too many types birds to count, etc. Festivals year round. In Bluffton the great Thursday farmer's market. Tremendous history. Church of the Cross still stands after the rest of Bluffton was. Burned down in the civil war. Food is excellent. I found tons of variety and as a more diverse groups of people move in so will the food choices. So the Lowcountry is some place I am considering relocating to even with the negatives that exist. But there are negatives any where you go.

@adamwade4764 22 күн бұрын

I've seen alligators in Myrtle Beach One day there was one on the bank of the pond at Barefoot Landing, with people walking by and the 'gator was acting like he owned the pond. See 'gators in Lake Marion too. :)

@mamaj6028 20 күн бұрын

I grew up outside of Boston, I love SC !! The weather, yes!! I got sick of 9 to 10 months of winter and I have now been bitten by the gardening bug !! I live in NE Columbia and people here are friendly , but they cannot drive here !! 🙄🙄

@explorelowcountry 19 күн бұрын

I grew up on the North Shore. :) I love living here too. Although I have to say, drivers in MA are no picnic. 😆

@barbarajohnson8968 Ай бұрын

Great commentary!

@explorelowcountry Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the comment!

@pamc3338 Ай бұрын

I have an old friend who lived on HHI, now between Bluffton anBeach. I've been there several times and found the traffic to be constant congestion from Bluffton to the beach. That's why I didn't move there.

@explorelowcountry Ай бұрын

It's definitely a busy place now. Unfortunately most of the coastline has become this way because of the population growth.

@nickchristakes5894 6 ай бұрын

Housing costs and availability. SC has been a favorite for the flipper parasites, which has resulted in a cool quintupling of house prices since 2019. Housing is now out of reach for the average homebuyer. The police here are about as bad as they are everywhere... And the courts exist in a good ole boys Network. Justice for simple traffic infractions is virtually non existent. He is dead on about that pollen here. It's far worse than anywhere else I've ever lived. It's literally 3 months of hell. The flowers are beautiful here .. it often looks like an alien landscape with the variety of bright and beautiful colors... But that pollen is crazy bad.

@Pghyinzer 3 ай бұрын

You can add extreme vehicle insurance costs. I just learned that my car insurance cost in SC will cost more than I'm paying now for the same coverage. And I live in the NY metro area. Add that if you get into an accident and the other driver cries "Whiplash," then you're most likely doomed even if there was no injury. Interestingly enough, there are no vehicle state inspections in SC, which probably contribute to accidents and other driving issues. Instead of charging a sales tax on buying a car, there is an annual tax/fee on the value of the vehicle even if it was not purchased in SC. On the plus side, there are few toll roads.

@eddieBoxer 24 күн бұрын

As an expat living in the Philippines soon to go home its hot here daily temp. is 95 degrees, high humidity I don't like it here going back to NYC.

@ForestToFarm 4 күн бұрын

What about the high crime rates and low education levels in SC? Terry

@user-mx7ry2go1y 2 ай бұрын

Listen to this guy- he knows what he’s talkin bout - do not move here - we would appreciate you telling all your friends the same - it sucks here stay away please😊

@worldtraveler3044 2 ай бұрын

Haha! Yes, please stay away 😂❤️

@keepamerica2astrong280 Ай бұрын

Yes! The people are horrible, food is horrible, ocean and beaches are dirty, slow pace of life, bugs, snakes, crime, etc. So thank you for not moving here, and as said above please tell all your Blue state liberal friends they would hate it here. Oh forgot about the weather, also horrible. Don't move here ! We don't want you here, we don't want you here. Is that clear enough ?

@FDSN519614 Ай бұрын

I love it keep the yanks out

@luvmifro1003lovesfamily 5 күн бұрын

I support this message! 😆😆😆 SC is busting at the seams! We can't get from one side of town to the next in less than an hour. It's horrible 😢

@user-ku7zd2qp5i 2 ай бұрын

There is gators near columbia. Saw a few the other day.

@worldtraveler3044 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, the gators are everywhere

@zline-sp2fs 3 ай бұрын

What's really funny is people from SC talk about humidity and traffic. While I get that it's bad, I've been to Greenville in July and August, and the humidity just does not compare to how insanely humid it gets in NJ. As for the traffic, once again, just doesn't compare to the North. Living in NJ all my life, I now can bike to some places faster than driving. 15 Minutes just to drive 1 mile. Morning commute: 20 mins. Evening commute: 1 hour to 1 hour 20 mins to drive 30 miles. NJ traffic has gotten insane! As for the Spring Pollen, NJ has the same 4-6 week time frame where everything on the ground and the air quality turns to Green. No See'um's have made their way up the coast and are now in NJ all summer long. I've been debating on SC and NC but The upstate has really checked off every box for me (Greer). Living in SC would be better than NC for me and I can still be close to all kinds of hiking in NC and TN.

@user-ti7xl1mm3m 6 күн бұрын

I am interested in buying a home out there. I am retired, and want to know what city is best for people my age. Although all the "cons" can never compare to S. California--it has become a nightmare to live here in the Disneyland Town. The crime is out of control, there are hundreds of people living on the streets, it's outrageously expensive--$2500.00 for a one bedroom, I am sure SC is not as bad as S. Cali.

@robindesarno1461 Ай бұрын

Am thinking of checking out bluffton area to retire. Not familiar with area. What do home prices go for in that area.

@explorelowcountry Ай бұрын

Median Home Price in Bluffton is about $500,000. It runs the gamut. You can find something for $350,000 all the way to $10,000,000. Give us a call. We can help get you acquainted with the market and area! 843-885-1915 Thanks! Tim

@stryder0151 Ай бұрын

I just moved to SC. I hear you about the traffic. Better learn alt routes lol. What I learned about sc in the 4 months I have been living here. Once you see the beach and marsh walks there's really nothing else. There some restaurants but your gonna pay. The seafood buffets all stink and not fresh. I got sick 3 times already. The seafood dept in any store is not fresh. I use to buy seafood once a week. I try not to buy it now. It always has a smell to it. The only thing is mb fishing if you can fig out where to go. Mb more south in charleston is diff. I have no idea why myrtle beach is a travel destination. Alot of driving you have to do. Dont get me wrong sc has its perks. But you have to wade through everything to find it

@explorelowcountry Ай бұрын

Man, that's a bummer to hear. Growing up in New England and being a lover of Seafood I think that there are some fantastic seafood options here. One of our all time favorites is Hudson's on the island.

@tmille10 7 ай бұрын

Please move to a part of the state that will sustain more development and influx of the populous, come and visit by all means, just know we’re currently full.

@michelenemarusiak4918 7 ай бұрын

You forgot medical, specialists

@explorelowcountry 7 ай бұрын

I can't argue with you there. I've personally dealt with a lot of health issues and I've had my struggles here, but I've also had some terrific experiences. For example, MUSC.

@xine91468 27 күн бұрын

Just bought on HHI. The cost of the home insurance… wow. Sticker shock. And the tax for non-resident. But, it’s worth it. We love HHI.

@explorelowcountry 25 күн бұрын

Insurance has definitely become very pricey. Not as bad as Florida though. I agree, we love living here too! Thanks for dropping a comment.

@Borntosing12345 8 күн бұрын

What about the non resident tax?? Please reply. Ty

@explorelowcountry 8 күн бұрын

@@Borntosing12345 Assuming you are referring to the primary vs non-primary real estate taxes? If so, simply put the calculation is 6% * the assessed value * milleage rate for non-primary and 4% * assessed value * milleage rate for primary residents. It generally works out to be roughly 2.5-3x what a primary resident. If you ever want to run a quick estimate, you can use the online calculator. apps.beaufortcountysc.gov/tax-calculator/ Feel free to call us if you need some help too. 843-481-2115

@lindamannix1247 7 ай бұрын

My cousin and wife love their home in Murrells Cove SC ..

@explorelowcountry 6 ай бұрын

That's a great spot!

@uawsux 4 ай бұрын

It's really typical at your cousin is your wife fathers and daughters lovers brothers and sisters lovers fathers selling their daughters to pay the rent

@jeanniestephens5396 Ай бұрын

I loved living in Conway SC & the winter is awesome & no damn snow to worry about & I enjoy living here

@mallardcutter7209 Ай бұрын

Don’t come to North Carolina. We are at max capacity right now and don’t foresee any openings EVER.

@sharonguyton9119 2 күн бұрын

😂

@lucillekochan Ай бұрын

What the the taxes around the hilton head area, bluffton, etc. no one talks about that..homes prices, 55+ communities

@explorelowcountry Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Not quite sure what you mean, but taxes for primary residents are extremely reasonable. Primary residents are 4% * Milleage Rate * Assessed Value. Non Owner Occupied or Non-Primary is 6% * Milleage Rate * Assessed Value. Milleage varies per area. Non primary can be as high as 3X the primary taxes. Beaufort County has a great online tax calculator tool that anyone can use. Here's a link: beaufortcountyauditor.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/25965216052884-Tax-Calculator

@lucillekochan Ай бұрын

@@explorelowcountry what would the taxes be on a $400,000 home in a 55+ community in Bluffton?

@explorelowcountry Ай бұрын

@@lucillekochan OK, so the milleage is different for different areas so this will vary. Also, the north side of Sun City for example is in Jasper County and has higher taxes than Beaufort County. But this should give you good feel for things. A $400,000 house, in Beaufort County side of Sun City, as a primary resident is estimated to be $1,948. Non primary or non-owner occupied is $5,846. Does that help? We run an estimate for our clients depending on the milleage etc.

@gdavis2018 Күн бұрын

Is this guy from SC? Maybe? Because we would tell everyone that it really sucks, you don’t want to come here.And we have plenty of alligators in the northeast counties.

@betaylor5031 Ай бұрын

01:52 TRAFFIC Greenville and the upstate traffic is a nightmare Durocher work and weekend. 04:07 Roaches, termites, wasps, mosquitoes, wasps, gnats, ants are a Greenville nightmare regardless of city, suburbs or further out. 07:06 The tourism never stops in Greenville or the Upstate. It is awful!

@TheAntwanya 6 ай бұрын

I’m thinking about moving to upstate SC . Do you have any suggestions?

@explorelowcountry 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Although we don't work in the upstate we can help provide some direction and we also have some great relationships with brokers there too. If you'd like, send an email to me directly and we can connect for a few minutes. tim@thepeircegroup.com *note the e before i in my last name :)*

@joeboxter3635 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, don't. It's the most crooked state you could possibly move to. And you'll be taken left and right by the network of insiders who will seem friendly, but are lying to you. Sure it happens in other states, buy you are not up against the secret network or corruption including judges.

@goingaboutmyfathersbusines4359 20 күн бұрын

I have lived in the upstate for over 20 years..I'm originally from NY...if u like quiet, rural living stick with areas like Chesnee, boiling springs, and Gaffney..home prices are cheaper if you like mid size cities stick with Spartanburg, greer and Duncan, if u like city life.. Greenville and surrounding suburbs are what u need..

@arrozconpollo4675 24 күн бұрын

I’m in Florida…. That’s nothing!!! 🤣

@venpeddapalli7189 Ай бұрын

Wear a tight pair of shoes for a few days and all your problems will go away!

@blueberryhill6948 6 ай бұрын

All I can say is skip don’t bother, it’s not worth it. I travelled from London wanting to settle in the South but no thank you. I’d rather opt for North Carolina. South Carolina was not only boring, they lack the food diversity required for a tip notch destination.

@CEOofWasrael 27 күн бұрын

Lmfao you did the meme😂😂😂😂

@adbc1f72 4 күн бұрын

Don’t go to North Carolina either it’s the very same. You’re not missing a thing. There called sibling states because it’s North and South but things are done the same way because it’s still the South!

@sharonguyton9119 2 күн бұрын

North Carolina is in the south.😂

@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 5 ай бұрын

You didn't mention the political climate, which is brutal for non-Republicans. We've been here 28 years, and I've found the people are less friendly here (I wave and most people will ignore my wave). If you're coming from a city that has really fantastic public transportation, be aware that outside of the major cities (Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville), public transportation is pretty much non-existent. If the city you're considering moving to is spread out (like Summerville) it's a challenge.

@gre7687 3 ай бұрын

Well people don't like the democratic communists, russia seems like a better place for you

@ihave35cents95 3 ай бұрын

Yeah less friendly. I met a 100 people the first month I was here.

@davidmeyer7199 Ай бұрын

Yeah that's the only thing that has me thinking is having no friends and how and where the hell.do u make new friends ???

@ihave35cents95 Ай бұрын

@@davidmeyer7199 if you don’t want friends, don’t move to South Carolina

@parkerbrown-nesbit1747 Ай бұрын

@@davidmeyer7199 it's easier if you drive (which I don't).