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Florence, South Carolina retirement guide

South Carolina

Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Florence: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,86853
Healthcare
Poor51
Safety
2.8 / 5 · Fair54
Climate
4 / 5 · Very Good70
An Aerial View of Western Florence, South Carolina, USA near the junction of Interstates I-20 and I-95.

Is Florence a good place to retire?

Florence can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.6 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,896

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,928

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Housing
$1,543
Utilities
$93
Food
$523
Transportation
$769

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,223

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$770

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

2

Primary Care Access

city

Poor

Pharmacy Convenience

estimated

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit3.4 / 5 · Very Good

Safety

estimated

2.8 / 5 · Fair

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Moderate Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

4 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

4.7 / 5 · Excellent

Air Quality

estimated

4.2 / 5 · Excellent

Walkability

city

2.1 / 5 · Moderate

Age 50+

city

35.8% · Strong 50+ presence

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation