Why SC | Quality of Life

Live. Learn. Work. Play.

South Carolina has one of the nation's lowest costs of living with salaries that are nationally competitive, and the job opportunities in technology clusters have attracted some of the greatest thinkers in the world to research environments like Innovista, which is in the heart of downtown Columbia. And with the hard work that happens at all hours, downtown has found a way to entertain them when they need to relax.

There is always something to do or see with plentiful playgrounds such as rivers, parks, gardens and Riverbanks Zoo one of the best in the country as well as numerous museums, historic homes, unique shops and gourmet restaurants. The easy access into the heart of downtown also means that in no time at all you can escape in so many directions: Charleston, Charlotte, and Myrtle Beach are just two hours away; Atlanta and Appalachian mountains are just a little bit further.

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