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Charleston County
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Overall score
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Charleston · Overall
72
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Charleston · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Charleston · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Charleston · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Charleston · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Charleston · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Charleston · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Charleston · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Charleston · Getting around & family visits
Region
Charleston · Region
Coastal South Carolina retirement market
County
Charleston · County
Charleston County
Last checked
Charleston · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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