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Moving to South Carolina
Once you live here, you typically have 90 days to get a driver license and 45 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 6.0% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 7.49% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.57% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 2.33% effective. Property tax on vehicles, about 2.33% effective |
| Median home value | $307,843 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 6.00% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $15.00 |
| Registration (base) | $40.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 47 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 1 |
| Population | 5,650,232 |
| Population density | 188.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 62.9% White (non-Hispanic) 6.4% Hispanic 25.2% Black 1.8% Asian |
| Violent crime | 436.7 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in South Carolina
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 6.0%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in South Carolina
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 6.00% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in South Carolina
- Get a SC driver license within 90 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in South Carolina.
- Title and register the car within 45 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. South Carolina elections site.
- Nurse license: South Carolina is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license90days after you become a resident
Title your car45days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from South Carolina
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Moving to South Carolina
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