South Carolina has long been a Southern dream — beaches, barbecue, sweet tea, palmettos, friendly neighbors, and sunsets that look like they’re painted by hand. But by 2025, many residents are looking at their rising housing costs, their insurance premiums, and their summer humidity that feels like breathing through a wet blanket and saying, “Bless this state’s heart… but I’m out.” So they’re packing the moving truck, sipping one last glass of sweet tea, and heading for states with more stability and fewer tropical storms.
1. Skyrocketing Housing Prices
South Carolina used to be a budget-friendly Southern gem, but that ship has sailed. Cities like Charleston, Greenville, and Mount Pleasant have seen massive spikes in home prices driven by out-of-state…..