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Life in South Carolina

Graphic showing the state of South Carolina with the midlands area highlighted with four arrows centering in on a map pin with Lexington Medical Center's logo pinpointing where Lexington Medical Center is located within the state of South Carolina.

We're located in one of the fastest growing regions in the South

Graphic showing that the annual average temperature in the Columbia, SC area is 68 degrees with an average high of 78 degrees and an average low of 56 degrees.

Mild temps means more time outdoors.

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The low cost of living is hard to beat.

Learn why we're a great place to live and a top destination.

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Infographic showing Lexington County as top 1% in South Carolina for best school districts, highest percent insured, and lowest unemployment rates. Infographic showing Lexington County as top 1% in South Carolina for best school districts, highest percent insured, and lowest unemployment rates.
Graphic showing a gorilla from Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, Gervais Street Bridge, and South Carolina State House. with a blue sky and clouds in the background.

Columbia ranked best place to live in SC
— Travel + Leisure

Graphic showing the average cost of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,800 square foot home in Columbia, South Carolina is approximately $255,000.

Housing expenses are 26% lower than the national average

Graphic showing that a trip across town usually takes ten minutes or less in the Columbia area.

Get across town in ten minutes

Visit Columbia for Family-Friendly Fun

There are great places to eat in Columbia.

Dr. William Strickland, Primary Care

We have a great zoo and lots to do for kids.

Dr. Cherisse Thomas, Hospitalist

USC is here, so there’s a lot of art, sports and activities.

Dr. Eric Freiberger, Hospitalist

Columbia is a great place to live.

Dr. Carol Choe, Intensivist

Photo Credit: Experience Columbia SC

Local Favorites

Here are some resources you can use while you plan to move this way.

Visit ExperienceColumbiaSC.com

Easy Travel

There are seven or more major airports near Columbia, South Carolina.

Map showing destinations near Columbia, SC with driving times and major airports.

  • Augusta: 1-hour drive, airport code AGS.
  • Greenville, SC: 1.5-hour drive, airport code GSP.
  • Charlotte, NC: 1.5-hour drive, airport code CLT.
  • Charleston, SC : 2-hour drive, airport code CHS.
  • Asheville, NC: 2.5-hour drive, airport code AVL.
  • Savannah, GA: 2.5 hour drive, airport code SAV.
  • Myrtle Beach, SC: 3-hour drive, airport code MYR.
  • Atlanta, GA: 3-hour drive, airport code ATL.
  • Raleigh, NC: 3.5-hour drive, airport code RDU.
  • Wilmington, NC: 3.5-hour drive, airport code ILM.
  • Knoxville, TN: 4-hour drive, airport code DKX.
  • Jacksonville, FL: 4.5-hour drive.
  • Birmingham, AL: 5.5-hour drive.
  • Nashville, TN: 7-hour drive.

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