@@ThePerfectSeason1972If you're a Baby Boomer. You'll find an affordable, safe place to live. Hes probably a Transplant from up North. But he's giving good advice
I'm from one of those small towns & there's a reason these towns made your list. There's nothing to do in those areas, the crime rate is skyrocketing due to drugs & some of those restaurants have been closed for years. I wouldn't advise anyone to move in those areas.
Medical facilities are never mentioned in any of these towns. Good ones are VERY important to retirees. Also, most of these places are losing population. Why are folks moving away? There must be a reason.
Agreed! SC has a long way to go in upgrading their Medical. It's Decades behind for the amount of Seniors they have. I know people who had issues while living in MB and they had to take them all the way to Charleston for a hospital to help them. Not good.
Medical care has always been a challenge here. Back in the day doctors used to make house calls. I'm talking back in the '30s, '40s, '50s and even into the early '60s. That's not the case anymore. The medical care, while not the worst, certainly is not in the best shape. High demand, low availability. If you're wealthy enough to live near some of the higher priced municipalities, then of course you will have medical care available. Wherever there is money and lots of it, you will find the better quality of life. None of these towns this gentleman is talking about are places that I would move to if you were from places like California, New York, and New Jersey. In fact, you would be much better off considering Tennessee.
I would like to see you include the crime rate in ALL of your videos. It make no sense to invest in retiring to an affordable town if we have to deal with the stress of crime.
@@RetirementLifeUSA Been living in Murrells for the last 19 years and love it. Before that Cornway 😂 Have acreage out near Lake City, best of both worlds...Boating, fishing, hunting, Marsh Walk, great restaurants what's not to love...Have to give a shout out to Chucktown also. Wifey and I go at least 1-2 times a month. Charleston Place. High Cotton, Halls Chophouse, SNOB, Oak, etc Love the great Red state of SC...
@@keepamerica2astrong280 That sounds great, I love Murrells too. Haha "Cornway" And you hit all of my favorites in CHS too. Let me know if you and your wife would like to grab a coffee next time you are in CHS. I am in MP.
Everyone of these towns have terrible health care and you better be ready to drive to Charleston, Greenville or Columbia for major health care . It's at least forty to fifty miles away from each of these medical facilities.
I almost made a mistake and put my foot in my mouth. I thought you said Dillon not Dylan. I know all the years I drove down to Myrtle beach from the east coast when you got to Dillon your first thought was ARE THE DOORS LOCKED? Great video
Keith, not a word about CRIME? This is one of the most important considerations of people who wish to move to South Carolina. Just my 2 cents about your "affordable living list".
Thank you for your 2 cents. However, if you ask a real estate agent about neighborhood crime rates or even whether or not a particular neighborhood is a “good place to live,” they won’t be able to give you an answer. This is because information about crime rates or the opinions on the safety of a neighborhood can be interpreted as references to race or ethnicity, both of which are protected under the Fair Housing Act. There are plenty of online resources you can search for the information you are looking for.
@@RetirementLifeUSA can you offer some of those online resources to check on demographics and crime rates? And what about healthcare, major healthcare facilities?
Keith, please provide any specific apartment complexes with rent in these ranges in these cities if possible, not low income. Thank you. It was a great video!
You need to check out Pelzer. I live here & Pastor a little church here. It’s like Mayberry, we love it. The Mayor has done an excellent job with getting young people to move here & there are new houses being built as I type 👍🏻
Had a friend bought a home in Union SC good deal on home but not many choices of things to do there and not many employment opportunities around there either.he would commute 1hr up and 1hr back daily. lots of deer jumping out in front of you vehicle often . I been thru there many times lots of deliverance right turn rypes and meth heads walking around there too..
Thanks for sharing that vivid snapshot of Union, SC! It’s insights like yours that really paint a picture of what it’s like to live there. It sounds like your friend got a good deal on the house, but with the long commute and local quirks, it’s a trade-off for sure
I live in Orangeburg. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone except an enemy. It has a few good places to see. But that is all. Too much crime. I know the Security Guards at the college and university. Lots of crime and drugs go on.
South Carolina is a cheap place to live because the water is still highly toxic because of the Dupont plant up river. Do your homework first people, please.
These may be the cheapest, but who wants to live in a small town with high crime rates. Dylon, SC ranks at the top when it comes to all other small towns in the US. Orangeburg is horrible as well and all these towns have one thing in common.....a high percentage of a certain demographic of people causing most of the crime.
Thank you! You can check property taxes throughout South Carolina using this link: Check Property Tax Rates in South Carolina Counties here: www.tax-rates.org/south_carolina/property-tax
@@RetirementLifeUSA Yeah, every town has its good and bad. I’m sure those places are nice but Orangeburg in general is a very depressing town. There’s a large wealth gap there.
Yes, our car broke down in Orangeburg, which has never happened as my husband is on it! But, no one could fix it had to get towed, it is depressing & backward IMO
If you are retired and don't need to work, all good. None of these towns have anything but service jobs. No manufacturing close. So jobs would be very low paying.
Newberry is very rual and no place to go it's the same as all these towns. If you don't mind driving twenty to thirty miles to buy groceries then live there.
I see a lot of comments about crime. I don't have "Stats" but I believe no matter where you live crime is a thing everyone has to deal with. I lived in Travelers Rest, SC and had bought a brand new 10x12 Trailer. Had it about a month and a half. Went to the grocery store one day about 2:00 p.m. Was gone about a half hour. Came home, pulled into my driveway and thought, "somethings not right", looked to my right and "damn, wheres my trailer"?!! Poof! Gone! Even the lock and chocks were gone! So was over $2000!!! Now also understand my driveway where it was parked was about 600 ft from the road. I did the police report and the Officer who took it said his trailer had been stolen also! He said trailer theft in SC was rampant. (Never got my trailer back!) But I have to say since we moved to SC 13 years ago that's the only "crime" we ever experienced. We moved away to a different town in SC about 6 years ago. Moved to an area that's on a dead end road in the boonies. Closest fast food place is 12 miles away. I have 3 different security camera systems so I can see pretty much anything that occurs on my property. Plus 2 dogs, one being a 120+ German Shepard. He eats anything...including any potential bad guys. Plus I'm retired Military and SC is Military friendly. And SC is weapons friendly. Big plus. And to conclude, I have lived all over the world (Military brat) and in 24 years of Air Force service have lived all over the US to include the North, South, West, East and all the way up to Alaska. We loved Alaska but work brought us to SC. So far this has been a good place to live (Upstate) and no plans to move. People by and large are pleasant and courteous. Prices are ok compared to other places. Utility prices stink but could definitely be worse. My Son lives in Hawaii and his are double or more ours. My Daughter lives in California and yep, prices way higher than ours. Water prices are crazy low here. We live about 7 miles from the Georgia border and their fuel prices are usually about 30 cents per gallon higher than ours. But their roads are much, much better than SC's. SC roads stink! Worst I've ever seen.
Congratulations.....you have officially posted the longest comment ever on this channel ...my hat is off to you. 😁 I can't comment in my videos or here about crime rates, as it it against fair housing policies. I've been here 15 years and also have never been a victim of a crime.......curious tho where did you go after TR?
Bennetsville sounds good, but you didn't include anything about crime statistics. When you are younger you can handle the ghetto but I don't want to spend my golden years in one.
Yes it is. But as a real estate agent because of the Fair Housing Act, I can not speak to the crime rate as it can be interpreted as a statement or racist.
@@RetirementLifeUSA Why do I see so many bad comments about SC? have these people lived anywhere else? I moved from S. Fla in 2021 and have been more exposed to crime a lot more there and none in SC so far (knock on wood) 🤣 Love it here and people are a lot friendlier.
South Carolina has some great small cities. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Aiken, and Anderson. Outside of those it's too rural and backwards for most anyone with any education.
When I see Down towns with very little driving and people on the sidewalks, with very low rents I think no, not for me. Must be crime central. And towns don't determine the price of rents or cost of housing, it's demand or in these cases no demand.
I understand your perspectives but not always the case. Supply and demand "the market" does drive the costs, so do jobs, location and where in life you are. You should check out my long form videos where I disclose cost of living and crime rates, you may be surprised.
Hummm.. No mention of crime which is super high in all these towns. Dillon is the most dangerous town in SC. Cultural richness = mostly black. This guy is a bit untruthful. Do your homework before you move to SC. Don't trust anyone. Do the work yourself. Crime is the most important followed by flooding if you are looking near the coast. Mortgages and common sense requires flood insurance as well. Out of all these towns Newberry is most likely your best bet. It has an interstate for fast exits from South Carolina. Reminds me of a joke What is the best thing out of Florida - Oranges What is the best thing out of Georgia - Peaches What is the best thing out of South Carolina - I95 Truth be known, I love it here. I'm 20 miles inland in a zone that has never flooded and I am well armed to cover crime. I've never had even one occurrence of either. Knock on wood. But I'm seven miles outside of town where the "Cultural Richness" resides.
Thanks for your comments. I am glad that ultimately you like living here. When it comes to certain topics....well, this will kind of explain things: Neighborhood Crime Rates: Specifically, if you ask a real estate agent about neighborhood crime rates or even whether or not a particular neighborhood is a “good place to live,” they won’t be able to give you an answer. This is because information about crime rates or the opinions on the safety of a neighborhood can be interpreted as references to race or ethnicity, both of which are protected under the Fair Housing Act. Instead of providing you with direct information on a community’s crime rates, a real estate agent should refer you to the proper resources to find out these statistics for yourself
@@michellepursley2953 Lived here all my life, 68 years. Bet I haven't seen a handful of gators. Seems like it's only the Yankees that comes here has ever had any run ins with them.
This all seems so attractive but here's the reality is the weather is awful for anyone who likes being outside. The heat and humidity in the summer greatly restricts your activities. In the winter it is cold. A large portion of your income will go towards your heating and cooling costs which can add a considerable strain to a limited budget. I live d near Greenville SC for a number of years. I didn't especially find the cost of living to be that much cheaper after factoring in increased energy costs which are non negotiable if you want to be comfortable in the climate. Make sure you do your research on this. Additionally, most of the downtown areas are DEAD in these smaller towns and outside of church there's not much to do.
Too hot? Too cold?..wow, sounds like you need to be in San Diego..try living there on 3000 a month..lmao..utilities are much lower then average in south Carolina, unless you keep your thermostat at 70 in summer and 80 in winter...my budget billing is 80 dollars a month for my all electric condo in columbia
Thanks for this information. However, at least two of these towns have a lot of crime. If you would add the crime rates of the towns that would be appreciated.
I totally understand your concerns, however Real estate agents cannot provide information about neighborhood safety or whether a neighborhood is a good place to live because this information could be interpreted as a reference to race or ethnicity, which is protected under the Fair Housing Act
Gators are our neighbors. Really, they are more afraid of you than you of them. Just don't walk Fluffy down by the pond at sunrise/set. Common sense is key.
I'm 57, retired navy but still working. I have MS and am preparing for when I can no longer work. How is S.C. when it comes to taxes for retirees (military pensions) and available VA hospitals? My son lives in Cottageville and when we visit we stay in Summerville. We visited last July and the summer heat and humidity was brutal on my MS. Are any of these towns mentioned any better regarding heat and humidity? thank you for an informative video.
@deanlewis8083 First, Thank You for your service! I am sorry to hear about your situation. Regarding the taxes, S.C. does not tax military retirement income (pensions). Once you reach 65 yrs you can get even more tax relief from the state like a homestead exemption and over 65yo you can get an additional $15,000 deduction from your taxable income. Summerville is a great area, but typically the further you go inland (west) it tends to not get as hot and humid. Of the towns I mentioned in this video Laurens and Union are the furthest west. Hope this helps and thank you for watching my videos!
All of these cities with the exception of Union, South Carolina have a higher than the US average crime rate😮 It doesn’t matter how cheap a place is to live if you are likely to be a victim of crime. Just no!
I would not have Orangeburg on this list they are underfunded police and crime. I understand You're doing a video about Affordability.Please don't encourage anybody to move to Orangeburg.
None of these towns provide the huge savings you're touting... Per Zillow the savings are minimal and require significant driving for shopping and medical appointments. Not worth it..
@marks6072 I would not take their Zestimates to heart. Even they acknowledge that up 80% of them are wrong. If you want accurate market info, speak with a good local real estate agent
@@RetirementLifeUSA I'm referring to actual active listings on Zillow... Not Zillow Zestimates.. Everyone knows the Zestimate is a bogus algorithm guess
Born and raised South Carolinian here. I moved back from another state over a year ago. Many listings are not online and are not going online. You have to drive around and to view them and call a phone number. Iykyk type thing. There’s always been a fear of change and loss of control in the towns associated with my ancestry.
If tou not from here dont come here and tell me i talk funny in my hometown. Leave all your old ways where u left. We dont care. Its a good ole boy system here. Ps bring tour skeeter spray😂
@@melodymoore4323 have u ever feel sorry to ruin economic of are country so many war happening , people kill each other almost every week because of the depresion and spent money in to somethings that not the main priorities
you should add the demographics of each area. crime rate included
I Googled the demographics to get that info.
@@jeffrobodine8579 not good i googled too
@@jeffrobodine8579 - why is it not good ?
@@ThePerfectSeason1972If you're a Baby Boomer. You'll find an affordable, safe place to live. Hes probably a Transplant from up North. But he's giving good advice
I'm from one of those small towns & there's a reason these towns made your list. There's nothing to do in those areas, the crime rate is skyrocketing due to drugs & some of those restaurants have been closed for years. I wouldn't advise anyone to move in those areas.
Medical facilities are never mentioned in any of these towns. Good ones are VERY important to retirees. Also, most of these places are losing population. Why are folks moving away? There must be a reason.
I agree about the missing medical.....lots of folks are migrating to bigger towns
Agreed! SC has a long way to go in upgrading their Medical. It's Decades behind for the amount of Seniors they have. I know people who had issues while living in MB and they had to take them all the way to Charleston for a hospital to help them. Not good.
Medical care has always been a challenge here. Back in the day doctors used to make house calls. I'm talking back in the '30s, '40s, '50s and even into the early '60s. That's not the case anymore. The medical care, while not the worst, certainly is not in the best shape. High demand, low availability. If you're wealthy enough to live near some of the higher priced municipalities, then of course you will have medical care available. Wherever there is money and lots of it, you will find the better quality of life. None of these towns this gentleman is talking about are places that I would move to if you were from places like California, New York, and New Jersey. In fact, you would be much better off considering Tennessee.
I would like to see you include the crime rate in ALL of your videos. It make no sense to invest in retiring to an affordable town if we have to deal with the stress of crime.
Thank you for this Terrific Video !!....I just sub'd your channel....Great News on Christmas Day !!.....Godspeed..
I'm retiring somewhere in the Greenville metro area. It's kind of daunting finding the best fit that fits my budget.
@joelsandler1119 Yes, finding that balance can be a challenge. Hit me up (my email is in the description) I can offer some guidance
Hey Kieth always great vids. Always watch rarely post. Lived here for 35 years and love it. Keep the vids / shorts coming...
@keepamerica2astrong280 Glad you are enjoying them...I always appreciate your comments. What part of the state do you live?
@@RetirementLifeUSA Been living in Murrells for the last 19 years and love it. Before that Cornway 😂 Have acreage out near Lake City, best of both worlds...Boating, fishing, hunting, Marsh Walk, great restaurants what's not to love...Have to give a shout out to Chucktown also. Wifey and I go at least 1-2 times a month. Charleston Place. High Cotton, Halls Chophouse, SNOB, Oak, etc Love the great Red state of SC...
@@keepamerica2astrong280 That sounds great, I love Murrells too. Haha "Cornway" And you hit all of my favorites in CHS too. Let me know if you and your wife would like to grab a coffee next time you are in CHS. I am in MP.
Thanks for your content.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching it.
I would like to have heard more about the accessibility of healthcare in these places
Thank you Sir, great video and info. Blessings.
@@juliochingaling5824 Thank you
Everyone of these towns have terrible health care and you better be ready to drive to Charleston, Greenville or Columbia for major health care . It's at least forty to fifty miles away from each of these medical facilities.
Appreciate that information thanks 😊🙋😁
Did he mention before moving to any of these towns, make sure you first get a concealed carry permit.
The best SC towns to move to are located in a 50 mile radius of Nashville TN
Hahaha.....ummmm geography!! 😁
I almost made a mistake and put my foot in my mouth. I thought you said Dillon not Dylan. I know all the years I drove down to Myrtle beach from the east coast when you got to Dillon your first thought was ARE THE DOORS LOCKED? Great video
Lol
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Dillon is a nice, quiet place to retire.
Keith, not a word about CRIME? This is one of the most important considerations of people who wish to move to South Carolina. Just my 2 cents about your "affordable living list".
Thank you for your 2 cents. However, if you ask a real estate agent about neighborhood crime rates or even whether or not a particular neighborhood is a “good place to live,” they won’t be able to give you an answer. This is because information about crime rates or the opinions on the safety of a neighborhood can be interpreted as references to race or ethnicity, both of which are protected under the Fair Housing Act.
There are plenty of online resources you can search for the information you are looking for.
@@RetirementLifeUSA can you offer some of those online resources to check on demographics and crime rates? And what about healthcare, major healthcare facilities?
Keith, please provide any specific apartment complexes with rent in these ranges in these cities if possible, not low income. Thank you. It was a great video!
Thank you David....I will....dealing with a weather event currently
Definitely don't come here unless you like small towns... I enjoy the pace and no traffic..
Amen
You need to check out Pelzer. I live here & Pastor a little church here. It’s like Mayberry, we love it. The Mayor has done an excellent job with getting young people to move here & there are new houses being built as I type 👍🏻
That sounds super exciting.....I've never been, but I will next time I'm in the area
Had a friend bought a home in Union SC good deal on home but not many choices of things to do there and not many employment opportunities around there either.he would commute 1hr up and 1hr back daily. lots of deer jumping out in front of you vehicle often . I been thru there many times lots of deliverance right turn rypes and meth heads walking around there too..
Thanks for sharing that vivid snapshot of Union, SC! It’s insights like yours that really paint a picture of what it’s like to live there. It sounds like your friend got a good deal on the house, but with the long commute and local quirks, it’s a trade-off for sure
I live in Orangeburg. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone except an enemy. It has a few good places to see. But that is all. Too much crime. I know the Security Guards at the college and university. Lots of crime and drugs go on.
Crime and drugs on a college campus? Huh?
I enjoy a number of spots in Orangeburg....sure there are rough spots, hey every town and city has them.
List some fast food options, if any. Thanks.
South Carolina is a cheap place to live because the water is still highly toxic because of the Dupont plant up river. Do your homework first people, please.
Are you sure it is S.C. or the N.C. Cape Fear situation?
Area of Vibes does not offer a very high score, except for Laurens, which is good!
😂 newberry, check again! Lawens, next to the upstate, might as well say woodruff😂😂😂
Thank you for your video. I urge anyone desiring to move to look at all the stats and healthcare facilities in whatever area you are considering.
Totally agree....great advice!
hang in there, I like Lauren’s South Carolina !
@@ThePerfectSeason1972 Lauren's 👍
These may be the cheapest, but who wants to live in a small town with high crime rates. Dylon, SC ranks at the top when it comes to all other small towns in the US.
Orangeburg is horrible as well and all these towns have one thing in common.....a high percentage of a certain demographic of people causing most of the crime.
Great video. What are the property taxes in these towns and crime rates. Thanks
Thank you! You can check property taxes throughout South Carolina using this link: Check Property Tax Rates in South Carolina Counties here: www.tax-rates.org/south_carolina/property-tax
Love your videos but could you tell us the counties and also A little bit more about crime rates and demographics
Orangeburg ugh! Might also be the most depressing town.
Edisto Memorial Gardens and Orangeburg Country Club 2 of my favs
@@RetirementLifeUSA Yeah, every town has its good and bad. I’m sure those places are nice but Orangeburg in general is a very depressing town. There’s a large wealth gap there.
Yes, our car broke down in Orangeburg, which has never happened as my husband is on it! But, no one could fix it had to get towed, it is depressing & backward IMO
@@lisasaims3007 That’s a hell of a place for a breakdown.
im i the only one who thinks this guy sounds like Ray Romano..
LOL....I get it all the time
Thank you how about North Carolina
Hi Faith, I can help you out there too. Drop me a note, my email is in the description.
NC is full.
7/28/24 Viewing; loved it!
Thank you!
If you are retired and don't need to work, all good. None of these towns have anything but service jobs. No manufacturing close. So jobs would be very low paying.
I’m sorry man but I lived here my whole life and I wouldn’t dare live in orangeburg and union sounds like you haven’t been there frfr
Yeah, real familiar Union too....never lived in OBurg but know it pretty well
Newberry is very rual and no place to go it's the same as all these towns. If you don't mind driving twenty to thirty miles to buy groceries then live there.
I see a lot of comments about crime. I don't have "Stats" but I believe no matter where you live crime is a thing everyone has to deal with. I lived in Travelers Rest, SC and had bought a brand new 10x12 Trailer. Had it about a month and a half. Went to the grocery store one day about 2:00 p.m. Was gone about a half hour. Came home, pulled into my driveway and thought, "somethings not right", looked to my right and "damn, wheres my trailer"?!! Poof! Gone! Even the lock and chocks were gone! So was over $2000!!! Now also understand my driveway where it was parked was about 600 ft from the road. I did the police report and the Officer who took it said his trailer had been stolen also! He said trailer theft in SC was rampant. (Never got my trailer back!) But I have to say since we moved to SC 13 years ago that's the only "crime" we ever experienced. We moved away to a different town in SC about 6 years ago. Moved to an area that's on a dead end road in the boonies. Closest fast food place is 12 miles away. I have 3 different security camera systems so I can see pretty much anything that occurs on my property. Plus 2 dogs, one being a 120+ German Shepard. He eats anything...including any potential bad guys. Plus I'm retired Military and SC is Military friendly. And SC is weapons friendly. Big plus. And to conclude, I have lived all over the world (Military brat) and in 24 years of Air Force service have lived all over the US to include the North, South, West, East and all the way up to Alaska. We loved Alaska but work brought us to SC. So far this has been a good place to live (Upstate) and no plans to move. People by and large are pleasant and courteous. Prices are ok compared to other places. Utility prices stink but could definitely be worse. My Son lives in Hawaii and his are double or more ours. My Daughter lives in California and yep, prices way higher than ours. Water prices are crazy low here. We live about 7 miles from the Georgia border and their fuel prices are usually about 30 cents per gallon higher than ours. But their roads are much, much better than SC's. SC roads stink! Worst I've ever seen.
Congratulations.....you have officially posted the longest comment ever on this channel ...my hat is off to you. 😁
I can't comment in my videos or here about crime rates, as it it against fair housing policies.
I've been here 15 years and also have never been a victim of a crime.......curious tho where did you go after TR?
Oh yeah.....roads are bad (someplaces) it's our lack of gasoline tax
@@RetirementLifeUSA Westminster area. About as small as they come townwise!
Thank you!
Bennetsville sounds good, but you didn't include anything about crime statistics. When you are younger you can handle the ghetto but I don't want to spend my golden years in one.
Yes it is. But as a real estate agent because of the Fair Housing Act, I can not speak to the crime rate as it can be interpreted as a statement or racist.
@@RetirementLifeUSA Why do I see so many bad comments about SC? have these people lived anywhere else? I moved from S. Fla in 2021 and have been more exposed to crime a lot more there and none in SC so far (knock on wood) 🤣 Love it here and people are a lot friendlier.
@@CarlosN-pq9zr rcvxt3 Just people with nothing better to say. I'm glad you are enjoying our great state!
These places must be in a country setting(rural)
Yes, some are and others more like bedroom communities
no very dark areas
@@RetirementLifeUSAwhat is a bedroom community?
What about marion sc?
Marion is great too...just didn't get to it in this video
You may want to check out prophesy before making that decision.
South Carolina has some great small cities. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Aiken, and Anderson. Outside of those it's too rural and backwards for most anyone with any education.
Rural is exactly what many retirees want. Real people. Real conversations. Real quiet.
@@RetirementLifeUSA Come on, spit it out, what the hell do you mean by “real people and conversations”??
@@peteaulit probably not northern elitist snobs
@ oh great so Cliff Cash (the standup comedian in case you don’t know him) is just fine then since he’s a real guy from NC with real conversations.
Thank you!
When I see Down towns with very little driving and people on the sidewalks, with very low rents I think no, not for me. Must be crime central. And towns don't determine the price of rents or cost of housing, it's demand or in these cases no demand.
I understand your perspectives but not always the case. Supply and demand "the market" does drive the costs, so do jobs, location and where in life you are. You should check out my long form videos where I disclose cost of living and crime rates, you may be surprised.
Great video, what size are these apartments you mentioned?
Uhm. Im sorry I would say no to Orangeburg but maybe yes to the others
I like Orangeburg....esp the Gardens and the Edisto River
I agree, the low real estate values say a lot about it.
Hummm.. No mention of crime which is super high in all these towns. Dillon is the most dangerous town in SC. Cultural richness = mostly black. This guy is a bit untruthful. Do your homework before you move to SC. Don't trust anyone. Do the work yourself. Crime is the most important followed by flooding if you are looking near the coast. Mortgages and common sense requires flood insurance as well. Out of all these towns Newberry is most likely your best bet. It has an interstate for fast exits from South Carolina. Reminds me of a joke
What is the best thing out of Florida - Oranges
What is the best thing out of Georgia - Peaches
What is the best thing out of South Carolina - I95
Truth be known, I love it here. I'm 20 miles inland in a zone that has never flooded and I am well armed to cover crime. I've never had even one occurrence of either. Knock on wood. But I'm seven miles outside of town where the "Cultural Richness" resides.
Thanks for your comments. I am glad that ultimately you like living here. When it comes to certain topics....well, this will kind of explain things: Neighborhood Crime Rates: Specifically, if you ask a real estate agent about neighborhood crime rates or even whether or not a particular neighborhood is a “good place to live,” they won’t be able to give you an answer. This is because information about crime rates or the opinions on the safety of a neighborhood can be interpreted as references to race or ethnicity, both of which are protected under the Fair Housing Act. Instead of providing you with direct information on a community’s crime rates, a real estate agent should refer you to the proper resources to find out these statistics for yourself
SC has alligators, that’s enough to say “NO WAY”
Oh Man
@@michellepursley2953 Lived here all my life, 68 years. Bet I haven't seen a handful of gators. Seems like it's only the Yankees that comes here has ever had any run ins with them.
Can't be worse than here in FL. I once saw an alligator in a ditch that bordered the sidewalk next to the road in front of a Target store!
This all seems so attractive but here's the reality is the weather is awful for anyone who likes being outside. The heat and humidity in the summer greatly restricts your activities. In the winter it is cold. A large portion of your income will go towards your heating and cooling costs which can add a considerable strain to a limited budget. I live d near Greenville SC for a number of years. I didn't especially find the cost of living to be that much cheaper after factoring in increased energy costs which are non negotiable if you want to be comfortable in the climate. Make sure you do your research on this. Additionally, most of the downtown areas are DEAD in these smaller towns and outside of church there's not much to do.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@RetirementLifeUSAThanks again for menthoning S C. State, and Claflin University. (2 HBCU's )You have great content. Keep it up!!!
Too hot? Too cold?..wow, sounds like you need to be in San Diego..try living there on 3000 a month..lmao..utilities are much lower then average in south Carolina, unless you keep your thermostat at 70 in summer and 80 in winter...my budget billing is 80 dollars a month for my all electric condo in columbia
Thanks for this information. However, at least two of these towns have a lot of crime. If you would add the crime rates of the towns that would be appreciated.
I totally understand your concerns, however Real estate agents cannot provide information about neighborhood safety or whether a neighborhood is a good place to live because this information could be interpreted as a reference to race or ethnicity, which is protected under the Fair Housing Act
Nice to know and thank you. But I was born in NC and will die here probably
Love NC too
I have lived in SC for most of my life. There are many reasons why I do not live in any of these places.
Bye
😎 Cool
What about the alligators?
Gators are our neighbors.
Really, they are more afraid of you than you of them. Just don't walk Fluffy down by the pond at sunrise/set. Common sense is key.
Lots of gators....don't move here if you have pets or small children or slow moving adults.
I'm 57, retired navy but still working. I have MS and am preparing for when I can no longer work. How is S.C. when it comes to taxes for retirees (military pensions) and available VA hospitals? My son lives in Cottageville and when we visit we stay in Summerville. We visited last July and the summer heat and humidity was brutal on my MS. Are any of these towns mentioned any better regarding heat and humidity? thank you for an informative video.
@deanlewis8083 First, Thank You for your service! I am sorry to hear about your situation. Regarding the taxes, S.C. does not tax military retirement income (pensions). Once you reach 65 yrs you can get even more tax relief from the state like a homestead exemption and over 65yo you can get an additional $15,000 deduction from your taxable income. Summerville is a great area, but typically the further you go inland (west) it tends to not get as hot and humid. Of the towns I mentioned in this video Laurens and Union are the furthest west. Hope this helps and thank you for watching my videos!
All of these cities with the exception of Union, South Carolina have a higher than the US average crime rate😮
It doesn’t matter how cheap a place is to live if you are likely to be a victim of crime.
Just no!
I think I'll take a Pasadena on these towns.
Ok
I would not have Orangeburg on this list they are underfunded police and crime. I understand You're doing a video about Affordability.Please don't encourage anybody to move to Orangeburg.
@mattfalls8461 to each his own. There are worst places to live than Orangeburg
bs. i live in aiken sc , everything is high as hell. energy, housing taxes etc,
Agreed prices are high everywhere.....but Aiken wasn't on the list
Compared to what?
@DianneRay-pj3wu what.....what?
None of these towns provide the huge savings you're touting... Per Zillow the savings are minimal and require significant driving for shopping and medical appointments. Not worth it..
If you are basing your opinion on Zillow, I think there are better choices to use for accurate information.
@@RetirementLifeUSA So actual houses for sale are not an accurate indicator?? Got it!!
@marks6072 I would not take their Zestimates to heart. Even they acknowledge that up 80% of them are wrong. If you want accurate market info, speak with a good local real estate agent
@@RetirementLifeUSA I'm referring to actual active listings on Zillow... Not Zillow Zestimates.. Everyone knows the Zestimate is a bogus algorithm guess
Born and raised South Carolinian here. I moved back from another state over a year ago. Many listings are not online and are not going online. You have to drive around and to view them and call a phone number. Iykyk type thing.
There’s always been a fear of change and loss of control in the towns associated with my ancestry.
we tiled the pool at the county club and the Y-recenter in Orangeburg .........it is the last place i would ever want to live . lol
I’m sure it’s better than Orlando Florida
If tou not from here dont come here and tell me i talk funny in my hometown. Leave all your old ways where u left. We dont care. Its a good ole boy system here. Ps bring tour skeeter spray😂
Lol
its cheap because no wants t live there
Nah....they're great places to live
ACCORDING TO WHO??@@RetirementLifeUSA
@patriot1-kt9di A study that I conducted of each town. A lot of work but worth it.
@patriot1-kt9di A study that I conducted of each town. A lot of work but worth it.
None of these places are very desirable - or they wouldn't be so cheap ! - 'less expensive' - not really very 'cheap' ?
No liberals allowed
Wow-such hate-. Sorry, I was not raised to hate people if they aren't the carbon copy of me.
@@melodymoore4323 have u ever feel sorry to ruin economic of are country so many war happening , people kill each other almost every week because of the depresion and spent money in to somethings that not the main priorities
@@nickyingtavorn5491 yes I do very much care.
@@melodymoore4323 ah liberals ruin everything
Sorry but most of these towns have too much “culcha”.
Guess it depends on your idea of cultural
I love in SC, don't move here.
Why?
LOL
Education and Healthcare are just deplorable. Caution.
@@helenfisler-parker9005 he’s talking about retirement places so schools are not really a concern.
we are on the outskirts of greenville. top notch medical here
SC personal property taxes will bankrupt you🥴
All personal property taxes are capped at $500 and drop yearly as the property devalued. They base all future tax on fair market value.
@@RetirementLifeUSA 🤣 It was like $4900 yearly for my truck, motorcycle and motorhome!
Areavibes doesn't give these places a very high score
Union S.C. Is the meth capital of the south!
@@RetirementLifeUSAThat’s automobile/camper sales tax, not property tax. It is horrible here!!
rent $604 for what cheap to live no one wants crimes in these places
Please calm your hands down…. Very distracting.
Breaking News in small and cheap towns or cities you could be dead by the time you arrive at the hospital.
Less expensove. Mrcico