Posted in South Carolina State Pride April 21, 2023 by

15 Reasons Why You Should Never, Ever Move To South Carolina

If you’re considering moving to the Palmetto State, have you ever considered the reasons not to move to South Carolina? After all, some people have to regret moving to South Carolina, right? We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but South Carolina has become a popular place to live, and we’re not sure folks understand what it really takes to live here. People are flocking to the Palmetto State to get some of what they think we already have. And why not? South Carolina is the best place in the country. Our great cities are constantly getting national and international accolades for being so perfectly wonderful. Deservedly so. But there are a few things those “lists” leave off when stumping for the great state of South Carolina. If you’re wondering to yourself, “what are some reasons not to move to South Carolina?” we have 15 reasons for you to consider.*

1. After you move you better be prepared to get swarmed by the "other" state bird.
Flickr/Ann Fisher
Even though they're nicknamed "no-seeums" these pesky little creatures seem like giants.
2. Diehard Gamecock Fans will inevitably end up making you blush more often than you'd like.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM
Pardon our French, but "Go cocks" is practically the state motto for some folks.
3. Accidentally encountering one of these is by no means "cool."
Dennis Church/Flickr
Seriously. Not cool. Especially in your own backyard. True, they rarely harm people unless provoked, but they're still intimidating!
4. Driving in the rain in South Carolina is always a challenge for some reason.
CLAUDIA DEA/Flickr
And the late afternoon storms that seem to pop up right at quitting time are no help!
5. And don't even plan on going out if it ever snows.
Flickr/Barbara L. Slavin
In some parts of the state, bridges close completely when it snows. Luckily, it rarely snows.
6. Say goodbye to fancy vacations because you'll be taking "staycations" after you move here.
Flickr/Let Ideas Compete
It's so beautiful, why would you want to leave?
7. And you can get ready to say hello to summertime traffic.
Flickr/Kevin Lawver
...The price you pay for living in a tourist state with so many great beaches.
8. ...and construction traffic.
Flickr/Peter Thiers
The price you pay for moving to a state everyone else is moving to!
9. ...and to hurricane evacuation traffic!
Flickr/U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ok. So this one is worth it to live in such a beautiful place!
10. Speaking of hurricanes, you'd better be prepared to run the drill to the fullest extent.
Flickr/North Charleston
Even if that means it was all just a precaution.
11. And be prepared to lose everything, in case it wasn't just a precaution.
The National Guard/Flickr
It's just stuff, right?
12. You should be prepared to spend most of your summer free time in your bathing suit.
Flickr/vintagefaerie
Rock that suit like the babe you are.
13. If you move here, then you'd better like seafood.
Flickr/Jed Record
Crab cakes or shrimp and grits for breakfast? Yes, please!
14. In fact, if you move here you'd better prepare to gain some weight.
Flickr/Evan Goldenberg
There are so many great restaurants in South Carolina that you'll be eating out all the time.
15. And you'd better be prepared to quit your job or retire.
Flickr/Jeff Gunn
Because once you see how much fun it is to live in South Carolina you'll want to spend all your time playing in the great outdoors! Why be a button-pusher when you can just relax all day?

*You understand we are totally joking, right? While there are certainly some factors to consider before making any big move, we can’t think of any truly good reasons not to live in South Carolina. We happen to love it here and think living in South Carolina is the best!

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Reasons not to live in South Carolina

May 09, 2022
Sarah M.

Okay, so now that we're gone over reasons not to move to South Carolina, what are some reasons to move to South Carolina?

All jokes aside, we absolutely love living in the Palmetto State and truly think it's the best in the country (not that we're biased or anything). Let us count the ways, shall we: warm weather, beaches for days, mountains aplenty, Southern charm and hospitality, low cost of living, fantastic schools and hospitals, stellar cities and charming small towns, an amazing food scene with killer barbecue, outdoor recreation galore (and some of the country's best golf courses, to boot!), rich heritage and history, and most diverse and glorious scenery you'll find in the American South. Phew. There are definitely more reasons to move to South Carolina than not!